βλάσφημος

blasphēmosAdjectiveG0989

blasphemous

From: from a derivative of G984 (βλάπτω) and G5345 (φήμη);

Short Definition

scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God)

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) evil-speaking, slanderous, blasphemous: (b) as subst. a blasphemer.
LXX Usage: (מְבָרֵךְ אָוֶן), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
1 Timothy
1
2 Peter
1
2 Timothy
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 1:13
  • 2 Peter 2:11
  • 2 Timothy 3:2
  • Acts 6:11
  • Acts 6:13

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