# blasphemy, blaspheme

## 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."