Strong's G989 · Greek
βλάσφημος
blásphēmos
Number
G989
Language
Greek
Original word
βλάσφημος
Transliteration
blásphēmos
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God)
KJV: blasphemer(-mous), railing
Root / derivation: from a derivative of G984 (βλάπτω) and G5345 (φήμη);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βλάσφημος across 5 verses.
blasphemous2×
blasphemer1×
blasphemers1×
railing1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G989 (blásphēmos) mean?
scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God)
How many times does G989 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G989 (βλάσφημος) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “blasphemous.”
How is blásphēmos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G989 is rendered as “blasphemous” (2×), “blasphemer” (1×), “blasphemers” (1×), “railing” (1×).
Where does the Greek word βλάσφημος come from?
from a derivative of G984 (βλάπτω) and G5345 (φήμη);