Strong's Concordance/Greek/G989

Strong's G989 · Greek

βλάσφημος

blasphemos · /blas'-fay-mos/

Number
G989
Language
Greek
Original word
βλάσφημος
Transliteration
blasphemos
Pronunciation
blas'-fay-mos
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

from a derivative of 984 and 5345; scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God):--blasphemer(-mous), railing.

KJV: blasphemer(-mous), railing

Root / derivation: from a derivative of 984 and 5345

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.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G989 (blasphemos) mean?

from a derivative of 984 and 5345; scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God):--blasphemer(-mous), railing.

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 blasphemos 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 984 and 5345