Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to mistreat
Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
G1908
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G1908 Quick Answer
Strong's G1908 ἐπηρεάζω (epereazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epereazo (ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to insult, slander [from a comparative of G1909 and (probably) areia "threats"] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include use and falsely. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epereazo (ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to insult, slander [from a comparative of G1909 and (probably) areia "threats"]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- use and falsely
Meaning and Definition
epereazo (ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to insult, slander [from a comparative of G1909 and (probably) areia "threats"] KJV: use despitefully, falsely accuse Root(s): G1909
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1908. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1908 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epereazo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
use
Matthew 5:44
2×
falsely
1 Peter 3:16
How Strong's G1908 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
Strong's G1908 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1908 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
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;
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1908.
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;
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1908, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1908 FAQ
What does epereazo (ἐπηρεάζω) mean?
Epereazo (Strong's G1908) is a Greek word most simply glossed "use despitefully". epereazo (ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo) v. 1. to insult, slander [from a comparative of G1909 and (probably) areia "threats"]
How many times is epereazo (ἐπηρεάζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1908 across 3 books.
Where can I study epereazo (ἐπηρεάζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1908 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epereazo (ἐπηρεάζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as use and falsely. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.