Strong's Greek: 987. βλασφημέω (blasphémeó) -- To blaspheme, to speak evil of, to slander, to revile.

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Lexicon

blasphémeó: To blaspheme, to speak evil of, to slander, to revile.

Original Word: βλασφημέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: blasphémeó
Pronunciation: blas-fay-MEH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (blas-fay-meh'-o)
Definition: To blaspheme, to speak evil of, to slander, to revile.
Meaning: I speak evil against, blaspheme, use abusive or scurrilous language about (God or men).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

blaspheme, defame, revile, speak evil.

From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously -- (speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil.

see GREEK blasphemos

HELPS Word-studies

987 blasphēméō(from blax, "sluggish, slow" and 5345 /phḗmē, "reputation, fame") – properly, refusing to acknowledge good (worthy of respect, veneration); hence, to blaspheme which reverses moral values.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from blasphémos
Definition
to slander, hence to speak lightly or profanely of sacred things
NASB Translation
be spoken of as evil (1), blaspheme (4), blasphemed (6), blasphemers (1), blasphemes (3), blaspheming (4), dishonored (1), hurling abuse (3), malign (2), maligned (1), revile (3), reviling (1), slandered (1), slanderously reported (1), spoken against (1), utter (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 987: βλασφημέω

βλασφημέω, βλασφήμω; imperfect ἐβλασφήμουν; 1 aorist ἐβλασφήμησα; passive (present βλασφημοῦμαι); 1 future βλασφημηθήσομαι; (βλάσφημος, which see); to speak reproachfully, rail at, revile, calumniate (Vulg.blasphemo); absolutely: Luke 22:65; Acts 13:45; Acts 18:6; Acts 26:11; 1 Timothy 1:20; 1 Peter 4:4; with accusative of person or thing (as in later Greek, Joseph, Plutarch, Appian, etc.): Matthew 27:39; Mark 3:28 L T Tr WH; ; Luke 23:39; Titus 3:2; James 2:7; Jude 1:10; with the cognate noun βλασφημίαν, to utter blasphemy (Plato, legg. 7, p. 800 c.; see ἀγαπάω at the end), Mark 3:28 R G (where L T Tr WH ὅσα for ὅσας, see above); (followed by ἐν, 2 Peter 2:12; cf. Alexander Buttmann (1873) as at end, and see ἀγνοέω, a.). Passive βλασφημοῦμαι to be evil spoken of, reviled, railed at: Romans 3:8; Romans 14:16; 1 Corinthians 4:13 (T WH Tr marginal reading δυσφημούμενοι); 1 Corinthians 10:30; Titus 2:5; 2 Peter 2:2; τό ὄνομα τίνος, Romans 2:24; 1 Timothy 6:1. Specifically, of those who by contemptuous speech intentionally come short of the reverence due to God or to sacred things (for גִּדֵּף, 2 Kings 19:6, 22 cf. 2 Kings 19:4; cf. Grimm on 2 Macc. 10:34); absolutely: Matthew 9:3; Matthew 26:65; Mark 2:7 L T Tr WH; (John 10:36); τόν Θεόν, Revelation 16:11, 21; τήν θεάν, Acts 19:37 (G L T Tr WH τήν Θεόν); τό ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ, Revelation 13:6; Revelation 16:9; τό πνεῦμα τοῦ Θεοῦ (βλασφημεῖται), 1 Peter 4:14 Rec.; δόξας, Jude 1:8; 2 Peter 2:10 (see δόξα, III. 3 b. γ.); εἰς τό πνεῦμα τό ἅγιον, Mark 3:29; Luke 12:10 (εἰς θεούς, Plato, rep. 2, p. 381 e.). The earlier Greeks say βλασφημαν εἰς τινα, περί or κατά τίνος; (on the N. T. constructions cf. Winers Grammar, 222 (208); 629 (584); Buttmann, 146 (128)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from βλάπτω (bláptō, meaning "to harm") and φημί (phēmí, meaning "to speak"). The compound suggests speaking in a way that harms or injures.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1442 גָּדַף (gadaph): To revile, blaspheme.
• H5006 נָאַץ (na'ats): To spurn, contemn, blaspheme.
• H5344 נָקַב (naqab): To pierce, bore, blaspheme (in certain contexts).

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of speaking or acting irreverently against God, highlighting the continuity of this concept across both Testaments.

Usage: The term βλασφημέω is used in the New Testament to describe acts of speaking against God, Jesus, or sacred matters. It is often translated as "blaspheme" or "speak evil of."

Context: The Greek verb βλασφημέω appears in various contexts within the New Testament, primarily to denote acts of irreverence or disrespect towards God, His name, or His works. It is a serious offense in biblical teaching, often associated with a hardened heart or a rebellious spirit.

In the Gospels, βλασφημέω is used to describe the accusations against Jesus by the religious leaders, who claimed He was speaking blasphemy by forgiving sins (e.g., Mark 2:7) and by equating Himself with God (e.g., John 10:33). Jesus also warns against blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, describing it as an unforgivable sin (e.g., Matthew 12:31).

The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently addresses the issue of blasphemy, urging believers to avoid any speech or behavior that would bring dishonor to God's name (e.g., Romans 2:24). He also recounts his own past as a blasphemer before his conversion (e.g., 1 Timothy 1:13), highlighting the transformative power of grace.

In the Book of Revelation, blasphemy is depicted as a characteristic of the beast and those who oppose God (e.g., Revelation 13:6), underscoring its association with rebellion and opposition to divine authority.

The concept of blasphemy in the New Testament underscores the importance of reverence for God and the sacred, emphasizing the power of words to either honor or dishonor the divine.

Forms and Transliterations

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Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 9:3 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ἑαυτοῖς Οὗτος βλασφημεῖ
NAS: This [fellow] blasphemes.
KJV: themselves, This [man] blasphemeth.
INT: themselves This [man] blasphemes

Matthew 26:65 V-AIA-3S
GRK: αὐτοῦ λέγων Ἐβλασφήμησεν τί ἔτι
NAS: and said, He has blasphemed! What
KJV: He hath spoken blasphemy; what
INT: of him saying He has blasphemed why any more

Matthew 27:39 V-IIA-3P
GRK: δὲ παραπορευόμενοι ἐβλασφήμουν αὐτὸν κινοῦντες
NAS: passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging
KJV: they that passed by reviled him,
INT: moreover passing by railed at him shaking

Mark 2:7 V-PIA-3S
GRK: οὕτως λαλεῖ βλασφημεῖ τίς δύναται
NAS: that way? He is blaspheming; who
INT: thus does speak he blasphemies Who is able

Mark 3:28 V-ASA-3P
GRK: ὅσα ἐὰν βλασφημήσωσιν
NAS: and whatever blasphemies they utter;
KJV: wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
INT: as many as if they shall have blasphemed

Mark 3:29 V-ASA-3S
GRK: δ' ἂν βλασφημήσῃ εἰς τὸ
NAS: but whoever blasphemes against
KJV: that shall blaspheme against
INT: moreover anyhow shall blaspheme against the

Mark 15:29 V-IIA-3P
GRK: οἱ παραπορευόμενοι ἐβλασφήμουν αὐτὸν κινοῦντες
NAS: passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging
KJV: they that passed by railed on him,
INT: those passing by railed at him shaking

Luke 12:10 V-APA-DMS
GRK: ἅγιον πνεῦμα βλασφημήσαντι οὐκ ἀφεθήσεται
NAS: it will be forgiven him; but he who blasphemes against
KJV: but unto him that blasphemeth against
INT: Holy Spirit has blasphemed not it will be forgiven

Luke 22:65 V-PPA-NMP
GRK: ἕτερα πολλὰ βλασφημοῦντες ἔλεγον εἰς
NAS: things against Him, blaspheming.
KJV: other things blasphemously spake they
INT: other things many blaspheming they said to

Luke 23:39 V-IIA-3S
GRK: κρεμασθέντων κακούργων ἐβλασφήμει αὐτόν λέγων
NAS: who were hanged [there] was hurling abuse at Him, saying,
KJV: which were hanged railed on him,
INT: having been hanged criminals railed at him saying

John 10:36 V-PIA-2S
GRK: λέγετε ὅτι Βλασφημεῖς ὅτι εἶπον
NAS: into the world, 'You are blaspheming,' because
KJV: Thou blasphemest; because
INT: do say You blaspheme because I said

Acts 13:45 V-PPA-NMP
GRK: Παύλου λαλουμένοις βλασφημοῦντες
NAS: by Paul, and were blaspheming.
KJV: contradicting and blaspheming.
INT: Paul spoken blaspheming

Acts 18:6 V-PPA-GMP
GRK: αὐτῶν καὶ βλασφημούντων ἐκτιναξάμενος τὰ
NAS: But when they resisted and blasphemed, he shook
KJV: and blasphemed, he shook
INT: they and were reviling [him] having shaken the

Acts 19:37 V-PPA-AMP
GRK: ἱεροσύλους οὔτε βλασφημοῦντας τὴν θεὸν
NAS: nor blasphemers of our goddess.
KJV: nor yet blasphemers of your
INT: temple plunderers nor are defaming the goddess

Acts 26:11 V-PNA
GRK: αὐτοὺς ἠνάγκαζον βλασφημεῖν περισσῶς τε
NAS: I tried to force them to blaspheme; and being furiously
KJV: and compelled [them] to blaspheme; and
INT: them I compelled [them] to blaspheme Exceedingly moreover

Romans 2:24 V-PIM/P-3S
GRK: δι' ὑμᾶς βλασφημεῖται ἐν τοῖς
NAS: OF GOD IS BLASPHEMED AMONG
KJV: of God is blasphemed among
INT: through you is blasphemed among the

Romans 3:8 V-PIM/P-1P
GRK: μὴ καθὼς βλασφημούμεθα καὶ καθώς
NAS: And why not [say] (as we are slanderously reported and as some
KJV: [rather], (as we be slanderously reported, and
INT: not as we are slanderously charged and as

Romans 14:16 V-PMM/P-3S
GRK: μὴ βλασφημείσθω οὖν ὑμῶν
NAS: do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil;
KJV: your good be evil spoken of:
INT: not Let be evil spoken of therefore your

1 Corinthians 10:30 V-PIM/P-1S
GRK: μετέχω τί βλασφημοῦμαι ὑπὲρ οὗ
NAS: why am I slandered concerning
KJV: why am I evil spoken of for that
INT: partake why am I evil spoken of for what

1 Timothy 1:20 V-PNA
GRK: παιδευθῶσιν μὴ βλασφημεῖν
NAS: that they will be taught not to blaspheme.
KJV: they may learn not to blaspheme.
INT: they might be disciplined not to blaspheme

1 Timothy 6:1 V-PSM/P-3S
GRK: ἡ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται
NAS: and [our] doctrine will not be spoken against.
KJV: be not blasphemed.
INT: the teaching be blasphemed

Titus 2:5 V-PSM/P-3S
GRK: τοῦ θεοῦ βλασφημῆται
NAS: of God will not be dishonored.
KJV: be not blasphemed.
INT: of God might be evil spoken of

Titus 3:2 V-PNA
GRK: μηδένα βλασφημεῖν ἀμάχους εἶναι
NAS: to malign no one, to be peaceable,
KJV: To speak evil of no man, to be
INT: no one to speak evil of peaceable to be

James 2:7 V-PIA-3P
GRK: οὐκ αὐτοὶ βλασφημοῦσιν τὸ καλὸν
NAS: Do they not blaspheme the fair name
KJV: not they blaspheme that worthy name
INT: not they do blaspheme the good

1 Peter 4:4 V-PPA-NMP
GRK: ἀσωτίας ἀνάχυσιν βλασφημοῦντες
NAS: of dissipation, and they malign [you];
KJV: of riot, speaking evil of [you]:
INT: of debauchery overflow speaking evil [of you]