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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: other/dishonor, other/slander)

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