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Strong's G987 βλασφημέω (blasphemeo)

Blasphemeo means “vilify” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H987 — battuchoth (“secure”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G987
Language Greek
Linked Usages 44
Books 20

Strong's G987 Quick Answer

Strong's G987 βλασφημέω (blasphemeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. blasphemeo (blas-fay-meh'-o) v. 1. to vilify 2. (specially) to speak irreverently It has 44 linked Bible usages across 20 books. Visible English usage signals include blaspheme, speak, railed, and speaking. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
blasphemeo (blas-fay-meh'-o) v. 1. to vilify 2. (specially) to speak irreverently
Usage
44 linked usages
Books
20 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
blaspheme, speak, railed, and speaking

Meaning and Definition

blasphemeo (blas-fay-meh'-o) v. 1. to vilify 2. (specially) to speak irreverently [from G989] KJV: (speak) blaspheme(-er, -mously, -my), defame, rail on, revile, speak evil Root(s): G989

Original Word
βλασφημέω
Transliteration
blasphemeo
Derivation
Root: βλάσφημος R1: 989
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G987. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to blaspheme

Usage: βλασφημέω, -ῶ (βλάσφημος), [in LXX: 4Ki.19:4 (יכח hi.) ib. 6, 22 (גּדף pi.), Isa.52:5 (נאץ hith.), Dan LXX 3:29 (96) (אמר שׁלח), Tob.1:18, Da TH Bel 9, 2Ma.2 * ;] __1. to speak lightly or profanely of sacred things (in cl., opp. of εὐφημέω), esp. to speak impiously of God, to blaspheme, speak blasphemously: absol., Mat.9:3 26:65, Mrk.2:7, Jhn.10:36, Act.26:11, 1Ti.1:20, 2Pe.2:12; τ. θεόν, Act.19:37, Rev.16:11, 21; τὸ ὄνομα τ. θεοῦ, Rev.13:6 16:9; δόξας, Ju 3, 2Pe.2:10;

εἰς τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον, Mrk.3:29, Luk.12:10. __2. to revile, rail at, slander: absol., Luk.22:65, Act.13:45 18:6, 1Pe.4:4; with accusative, Mat.27:39, Mrk.3:28 15:29, Luk.23:39, Tit.3:2, Jas.2:7, Ju 10. Pass.: Rom.2:24 3:8 14:16, 1Co.10:30, 1Ti.6:1, Tit.2:5, 2Pe.2:2 (Cremer, 570). † (AS)

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How Strong's G987 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render blasphemeo, 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.

blaspheme Mark 3:28 speak Luke 12:10 railed Mark 15:29 speaking 1 Peter 4:4

How Strong's G987 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 35 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G987 (βλασφημέω) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G987 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 G987 in the New Testament

35 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 9:3 KJV

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

Matthew 26:65 KJV

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

Matthew 27:39 KJV

And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,

Strong's G987 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

4 Kingdoms 19:4 Septuagint / Brenton

Peradventure the Lord thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to reproach the living God and to revile him with the words which the Lord thy God has heard: and thou shalt offer thy prayer for the remnant that is found.

4 Kingdoms 19:6 Septuagint / Brenton

And Isaiah said to them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of the Assyrians have blasphemed.

4 Kingdoms 19:22 Septuagint / Brenton

Whom hast thou reproached, and whom hast thou reviled? and against whom hast thou lifted up thy voice, and raised thine eyes on high? Is it against the Holy One of Israel?

Strong's G987 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Tobit 1:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And if the King Sennacherib had slain any, when he was come, and fled from Judea, I buried them privily; for in his wrath he killed many; but the bodies were not found, when they were sought for of the king.

2 Maccabees 10:34 Septuagint / Brenton

And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words.

2 Maccabees 12:14 Septuagint / Brenton

But they that were within it put such trust in the strength of the walls and provision of victuals, that they behaved themselves rudely toward them that were with Judas, railing and blaspheming, and uttering such words as were not to be spoken.

Usage Excerpts

First 44 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G987.

4 Kingdoms 19:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Peradventure the Lord thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master has sent to reproach the living God and to revile him with the words which the Lord thy God has heard: and thou shalt offer thy prayer for the remnant that is found.
4 Kingdoms 19:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Isaiah said to them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of the Assyrians have blasphemed.
4 Kingdoms 19:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Whom hast thou reproached, and whom hast thou reviled? and against whom hast thou lifted up thy voice, and raised thine eyes on high? Is it against the Holy One of Israel?
Isaiah 52:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now why are ye here? Thus saith the Lord, Because my people was taken for nothing, wonder ye and howl. Thus saith the Lord, On account of you my name is continually blasphemed among the Gentiles.
Matthew 9:3 New Testament, KJV
And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.
Matthew 26:65 New Testament, KJV
Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
Matthew 27:39 New Testament, KJV
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
Mark 3:28 New Testament, KJV
Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
Mark 3:29 New Testament, KJV
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
Mark 15:29 New Testament, KJV
And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
Luke 12:10 New Testament, KJV
And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
Luke 22:65 New Testament, KJV
And many other things blasphemously spake they against him.
Luke 23:39 New Testament, KJV
And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
John 10:36 New Testament, KJV
Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?
Acts 13:45 New Testament, KJV
But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Acts 18:6 New Testament, KJV
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.
Acts 19:37 New Testament, KJV
For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.
Acts 26:11 New Testament, KJV
And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
Romans 2:24 New Testament, KJV
For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
Romans 3:8 New Testament, KJV
And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
Romans 14:16 New Testament, KJV
Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
1 Corinthians 4:13 New Testament, KJV
Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.
1 Corinthians 10:30 New Testament, KJV
For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks?
1 Timothy 1:20 New Testament, KJV
Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
1 Timothy 6:1 New Testament, KJV
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
Titus 2:5 New Testament, KJV
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Titus 3:2 New Testament, KJV
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
James 2:7 New Testament, KJV
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
1 Peter 4:4 New Testament, KJV
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
1 Peter 4:14 New Testament, KJV
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
2 Peter 2:2 New Testament, KJV
And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
2 Peter 2:10 New Testament, KJV
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
2 Peter 2:12 New Testament, KJV
But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
Jude 1:8 New Testament, KJV
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Jude 1:10 New Testament, KJV
But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.
Revelation 13:6 New Testament, KJV
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Revelation 16:9 New Testament, KJV
And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
Revelation 16:11 New Testament, KJV
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Revelation 16:21 New Testament, KJV
And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.
Tobit 1:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if the King Sennacherib had slain any, when he was come, and fled from Judea, I buried them privily; for in his wrath he killed many; but the bodies were not found, when they were sought for of the king.
2 Maccabees 10:34 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And they that were within, trusting to the strength of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and uttered wicked words.
2 Maccabees 12:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they that were within it put such trust in the strength of the walls and provision of victuals, that they behaved themselves rudely toward them that were with Judas, railing and blaspheming, and uttering such words as were not to be spoken.
Daniel 1:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And Daniel purposed in his heart, that he would not defile himself with the king’s table, nor with the wine of his drink: and he entreated the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Book 152 1:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G987, grouped by book.

4 Kingdoms 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Mark 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 3 usages, New Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 4 usages, New Testament
Romans 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 2 usages, New Testament
Titus 2 usages, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
2 Peter 3 usages, New Testament
Jude 2 usages, New Testament
Revelation 4 usages, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 152 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G987 FAQ

What does blasphemeo (βλασφημέω) mean?

Blasphemeo (Strong's G987) is a Greek word most simply glossed "vilify". blasphemeo (blas-fay-meh'-o) v. 1. to vilify 2. (specially) to speak irreverently

How many times is blasphemeo (βλασφημέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 44 linked usages for Strong's G987 across 20 books.

Where can I study blasphemeo (βλασφημέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G987 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate blasphemeo (βλασφημέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as blaspheme, speak, railed, and speaking. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G987 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G987, with linked reader references where each row is available.