Strong's Lexicon loidoreó: To revile, to abuse, to insult Original Word: λοιδορέω Word Origin: From the Greek word λοιδορός (loidoros), meaning "abusive" or "reviling." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar concepts of reviling or insulting includes words like חֵרֵף (cheraph) and גִּדֵּף (giddaph), which convey blasphemy or reproach. Usage: The verb "loidoreó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of reviling or insulting someone. It conveys a sense of verbal abuse or harsh criticism. This term is often associated with unjust or malicious speech directed towards others, reflecting a spirit of contempt or disdain. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, verbal abuse and public insults were common, especially in legal and political contexts. Honor and shame were significant cultural values, and public reviling could damage a person's reputation and social standing. The New Testament's use of "loidoreó" reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on speech that builds up rather than tears down, contrasting with the surrounding culture's acceptance of harsh and abusive language. HELPS Word-studies 3058 loidoréō(from 3060 /loídoros, "a reviler") – properly, to say harsh things (make verbal assaults); to revile; to spue bitter (tasteless) statements, using mean-spirited, insulting words to demoralize (humiliate). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom loidoros Definition to abuse, revile NASB Translation revile (1), reviled (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3058: λοιδορέωλοιδορέω, λοιδόρω; 1 aorist ἐλοιδόρησα; present passive participle λοιδορούμενος; (λοίδορος); to reproach, rail at, revile, heap abuse upon: τινα, John 9:28; Acts 23:4; passive, 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Peter 2:23. (From Pindar and Aeschylus down; the Sept. several times for רִיב.) (Compare: ἀντιλοιδορέω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance revile. From loidoros; to reproach, i.e. Vilify -- revile. see GREEK loidoros Forms and Transliterations ελοιδορείτο ελοιδορήθησαν ελοιδορησαν ελοιδόρησαν ἐλοιδόρησαν ελοιδόρουν λοιδορεις λοιδορείς λοιδορεῖς λοιδορείσθέ λοιδόρησις λοιδορουμενοι λοιδορούμενοι λοιδορουμενος λοιδορούμενος λοιδορώνται eloidoresan eloidorēsan eloidóresan eloidórēsan loidoreis loidoreîs loidoroumenoi loidoroúmenoi loidoroumenos loidoroúmenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 9:28 V-AIA-3PGRK: καὶ ἐλοιδόρησαν αὐτὸν καὶ NAS: They reviled him and said, KJV: Then they reviled him, and INT: and They railed at him and Acts 23:4 V-PIA-2S 1 Corinthians 4:12 V-PPM/P-NMP 1 Peter 2:23 V-PPM/P-NMS Strong's Greek 3058 |
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