Strong's Concordance/Greek/G987

Strong's G987 · Greek

βλασφημέω

blasphemeo · /blas-fay-meh'-o/

Number
G987
Language
Greek
Original word
βλασφημέω
Transliteration
blasphemeo
Pronunciation
blas-fay-meh'-o
KJV occurrences
35 verses

Definition

from 989; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously:--(speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil.

KJV: (speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil

Root / derivation: from 989

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βλασφημέω across 35 verses.

blasphemed7×
blaspheme6×
of6×
evil4×
be2×
blasphemeth2×
railed2×
blasphemers1×
blasphemest1×
blaspheming1×
blasphemously1×
blasphemy1×
defamed1×
Do1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

35 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark3 verses
Luke3 verses
John1 verse
Acts4 verses
Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians2 verses
1 Timothy2 verses
Titus2 verses
James1 verse
1 Peter2 verses
2 Peter3 verses
Jude2 verses
Revelation4 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G987 (blasphemeo) mean?

from 989; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously:--(speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil.

How many times does G987 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G987 (βλασφημέω) appears in 35 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “blasphemed.”

How is blasphemeo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G987 is rendered as “blasphemed” (7×), “blaspheme” (6×), “of” (6×), “evil” (4×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word βλασφημέω come from?

from 989