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Lexicon :: Strong's G989 - blasphēmos

Strong's

Red Letter

βλάσφημος

Transliteration

blasphēmos (Key)

Pronunciation

blas'-fay-mos

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Part of Speech

adjective

Root Word (Etymology)

From a derivative of βλάπτω (G984) and φήμη (G5345)

Greek Inflections of βλάσφημος [?]

mGNT
4x in 3 unique form(s) TR
5x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
1x in 1 unique form(s)

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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:621,107

Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

βλάσφημος blásphēmos, blas'-fay-mos; from a derivative of G984 and G5345; scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God):—blasphemer(-mous), railing.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G989 in the following manner: blasphemous (2x), blasphemer (2x), railing (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's G989 in the following manner: blasphemous (2x), blasphemer (2x), railing (1x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

speaking evil, slanderous, reproachful, railing, abusive

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

βλάσφημος blásphēmos, blas'-fay-mos; from a derivative of G984 and G5345; scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God):—blasphemer(-mous), railing.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G989:

βλάσφημος, -ον, (βλάξ sluggish, stupid, and φήμη speech, report [others, βλάπτω (which see) and φ.]), speaking evil, slanderous, reproachful, railing, abusive: Acts 6:11 (ῤήματα βλάσφημα εἰς Μωυσῆν καὶ τὸν θεόν); [Acts 6:13 Rec. (ῥ. βλ. κατὰ τοῦ τόπου τοῦ ἁγίου)]; 2 Peter 2:11 (see βλασφημία, a.); Revelation 13:5 [Lachmann]; βλάσφημος as a substantive, a blasphemer: 1 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 3:2. (Isaiah 66:3; Wis. 1:6; Sir. 3:16; 2 Macc. 9:28; [2 Maccabees 10:36 (cf. 4)]; in Greek writings from Demosthenes down.)

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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah: 66:3
Acts: 6:11; 6:13
1 Timothy: 1:13
2 Timothy: 3:2
2 Peter: 2:11
Revelation: 13:5

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Strong's Number G989 matches the Greek βλάσφημος (blasphēmos),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:11

Act 6:11 - Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous^G989 words against Moses, and against God.

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Act 6:13 - And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous^G989 words against this holy place, and the law:

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1Ti 1:13 - Who was before a blasphemer,^G989 and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

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2Ti 3:2 - For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers,^G989 disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:11

2Pe 2:11 - Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing^G989 accusation against them before the Lord.

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