Definition and Meaning:
The term "blasphemously" refers to the act of speaking or behaving in a manner that shows irreverence or disrespect toward God, sacred things, or religious beliefs. In the biblical context, blasphemy is considered a serious sin, as it directly challenges the holiness and authority of God.

Biblical References:
Blasphemy is addressed in various parts of the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. It is often associated with speaking against God or misusing His name.

1. Old Testament:
· In Leviticus 24:16, the severity of blasphemy is highlighted: "Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death. The whole congregation must stone him. Whether an alien or a native, when he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death." This underscores the gravity of blasphemy in the Israelite community, where it was considered a capital offense.

2. New Testament:
· In the New Testament, blasphemy continues to be a significant concern. Jesus addresses the issue in Matthew 12:31-32: "Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come." This passage emphasizes the unforgivable nature of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, indicating a profound level of spiritual rebellion.
· In Mark 3:28-29, Jesus reiterates this teaching: "Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin."

Theological Implications:
Blasphemy is not merely about using God's name in vain but involves a deeper rejection or denial of God's power and presence. It is an affront to the divine nature and an act of defiance against God's sovereignty. The unforgivable sin of blaspheming the Holy Spirit, as mentioned by Jesus, is often interpreted as a willful and persistent rejection of the Holy Spirit's work and testimony about Christ.

Historical Context:
In ancient Israel, blasphemy was not only a religious offense but also a social and legal one. The community was responsible for upholding the sanctity of God's name, and blasphemy was seen as a threat to the covenant relationship between God and His people. In the New Testament era, accusations of blasphemy were sometimes used against Jesus and His followers by religious leaders who perceived their teachings as a challenge to traditional Jewish beliefs.

Practical Application:
For believers, understanding the seriousness of blasphemy serves as a reminder to approach God with reverence and humility. It calls for careful speech and conduct that honor God and reflect His holiness. Christians are encouraged to cultivate a heart of worship and respect for the divine, avoiding any form of speech or action that might be considered blasphemous.

Related Concepts:
· Reverence: The opposite of blasphemy, involving deep respect and honor for God.
· Holiness: The attribute of God that blasphemy directly opposes.
· Forgiveness: While many sins can be forgiven, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is highlighted as an exception, emphasizing the need for repentance and faith.(adv.) In a blasphemous manner.

Description of the Different Heretical Monsters which Spring from ...
... Indeed it blasphemously taught that our Lord Jesus Christ was born as a mere man,
and maintained that the fact that He afterwards obtained the glory and power ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter ii description of the.htm

The Eighth Book
... When they blasphemously call him careless and neglectful of human affairs, and say
that he does not govern according to justice, or even that he does not ...
//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the eighth book.htm

Mahomet.
... the Koran, meaning the Book, the first sentence of which was, "There is no God but
one God, and Mahomet is His prophet." Mahomet blasphemously pretended to be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson xxix mahomet.htm

The Strange Jumble of the Pleroma the Frantic Delight of the ...
... [6751] Tertullian lived in a seaport at Carthage. [6752] Nedum. [6753] Christ and
the Holy Spirit, [ie blasphemously.]. [6754] Symbol?? ratio. [6755] Ratio. ...
/.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter xii the strange jumble of.htm

The Profane Account Given of the Origin of Christ and the Holy ...
... things, and defend and at last fix the Pleroma, and so prevent any concussion of
the kind again, once more [6734] emits a new couple [6735] (blasphemously named ...
/.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter xi the profane account given.htm

To the High and Mighty Prince Charles, Prince of Wales.
... at stage-plays; where, being Christians, they can sport themselves to hear the vassals
of the devil scoffing religion, [6] and blasphemously abusing phrases of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/to the high and mighty.htm

The Jerusalem Sinner Saved;
... treatise shows that the doctrine of salvation by grace, of free gift, is no
encouragement to sin that grace may abound, as some have blasphemously asserted. ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the jerusalem sinner saved.htm

The Fatherhood of God
... You neither honor nor love him, and yet you presumptuously and blasphemously approach
him, and say, "Our Father," when your heart is attached still to sin, and ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the fatherhood of god.htm

God at his Best.
... He leaves God out of his life. He may remember Him so far as to use His name
blasphemously to punctuate and emphasize what he is saying. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/god at his best.htm

Meditations of the Misery of a Man not Reconciled to God in Christ ...
... upon them; and in their pride they fell into high-treason against the Most High;
and disdaining to be God's subjects, they affected blasphemously to be gods ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/meditations of the misery of.htm

Blasphemously (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Blasphemously (1 Occurrence). Luke 22:65 And many
other things blasphemously spake they against him. (KJV WBS). ...
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Blasphemy (15 Occurrences)

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Blasphemous (4 Occurrences)

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Lying (203 Occurrences)
... existence of a Christ, but rather, on the contrary, builds upon the world's
expectations of such a person, and falsely, arrogantly, blasphemously asserts they ...
/l/lying.htm - 44k

Lie (291 Occurrences)
... existence of a Christ, but rather, on the contrary, builds upon the world's
expectations of such a person, and falsely, arrogantly, blasphemously asserts they ...
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Spake (704 Occurrences)
... And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. (KJV ASV). Luke 22:65 And many
other things blasphemously spake they against him. (KJV ASV YLT). ...
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