G1908: ἐπηρεάζω
epēreázō · “to mistreat”
Definition
to insult, slander
KJV translates it as: use despitefully, falsely accuse
Word origin: from a comparative of G1909 (ἐπί) and (probably) (threats);
Extended definition
ἐπηρεάζω
(ἐπήρεια, spiteful abuse),
to revile: with accusative of person(s), Luk.6:28; with accusative of thing(s) (but see ICC, in l), 1Pe.3:16.†
(AS)
(ἐπήρεια, spiteful abuse),
to revile: with accusative of person(s), Luk.6:28; with accusative of thing(s) (but see ICC, in l), 1Pe.3:16.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1908 is translated
- mistreating ×2
- reviling ×1
Bible verses with G1908 (epēreázō)
Epēreázō appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
- Luke 6:28
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
- 1 Peter 3:16
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.