unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/kt/blasphemy.md

# blasphemy, blaspheme, blasphemous

## Definition:

In the Bible, the term “blasphemy” refers to speaking in a way that shows a deep disrespect for God or people. To “blaspheme” someone is to speak against that person so that others think something false or bad about him.

* Most often, to blaspheme God means to slander or insult him by saying things that are not true about him or by behaving in an immoral way that dishonors him.
* It is blasphemy for a human being to claim to be God or to claim that there is a God other than the one true God.
* Some English versions translate this term as “slander” when it refers to blaspheming people.

## Translation Suggestions:

* To “blaspheme” can be translated as to “say evil things against” or to “dishonor God” or to “slander.”
* Ways to translate “blasphemy” could include “speaking wrongly about others” or “slander” or “spreading false rumors.”

(See also: [dishonor](../other/dishonor.md), [slander](../other/slander.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Timothy 1:12-14](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/01/12)
* [Acts 6:11](rc://en/tn/help/act/06/11)
* [Acts 26:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/act/26/09)
* [James 2:5-7](rc://en/tn/help/jas/02/05)
* [John 10:32-33](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/10/32)
* [Luke 12:10](rc://en/tn/help/luk/12/10)
* [Mark 14:64](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/14/64)
* [Matthew 12:31](rc://en/tn/help/mat/12/31)
* [Matthew 26:65](rc://en/tn/help/mat/26/65)
* [Psalms 74:10](rc://en/tn/help/psa/074/10)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1288, H1442, H2778, H5006, H5007, H5344, G987, G988, G989