Strong's Lexicon loidoria: Reviling, abusive speech, reproach Original Word: λοιδορία Word Origin: Derived from the verb λοιδορέω (loidoreō), meaning "to revile" or "to abuse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of reviling or reproach can be related to Hebrew terms such as חֶרְפָּה (cherpah, Strong's H2781), meaning "reproach" or "disgrace." Usage: The term "loidoria" refers to speech that is abusive, insulting, or reproachful. It is used in the New Testament to describe verbal attacks or slanderous language directed at others. This kind of speech is characterized by its intent to harm, belittle, or provoke the recipient. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, verbal abuse and public shaming were common practices, often used to assert dominance or discredit opponents. Such behavior was not only prevalent in personal disputes but also in public forums and legal settings. The early Christian community, living in this cultural milieu, was called to a higher standard of conduct, emphasizing love, respect, and edification over reviling and slander. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3059 loidoría – a railing, reproach. See 3058 (loidoreō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom loidoreó Definition abuse, railing NASB Translation insult (2), reproach (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3059: λοιδορίαλοιδορία, λοιδορίας, ἡ (λοιδορέω), railing, reviling: 1 Timothy 5:14; 1 Peter 3:9. (The Sept.; Aristophanes, Thucydides, Xenophon, following.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance railing, reproachFrom loidoros; slander or vituperation -- railing, reproach(-fully). see GREEK loidoros Forms and Transliterations λοιδοριαν λοιδορίαν λοιδοριας λοιδορίας loidorian loidorían loidorias loidoríasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 5:14 N-GFSGRK: τῷ ἀντικειμένῳ λοιδορίας χάριν NAS: no occasion for reproach; KJV: to speak reproachfully. INT: to the adversary of insult on account 1 Peter 3:9 N-AFS 1 Peter 3:9 N-GFS Strong's Greek 3059 |
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