ὀνειδίζω
oneidizō (G3679)
to revile
AI Word Study
Based on the given data, the Greek word ὀνειδίζω (oneidizō) means "to revile". This verb has a direct, strong connotation, implying a public or verbal assault on someone's character or reputation. Its semantic domain includes themes of sin and righteousness, indicating its relevance to moral issues and interpersonal relationships. Throughout the New Testament, this word is used sparingly, appearing 9 times. Its range of usage includes accusations, insults, and verbal attacks, often as a tool of spiritual warfare (e.g., Romans 2:27; 1 Corinthians 10:10; 12:3). In its biblical context, ὀνειδίζω highlights the importance of maintaining a positive, respectful attitude towards others. Given its emphasis on verbal abuse and its connection to moral accountability, this word takes on significant importance in understanding biblical teachings on personal behavior, relationships, and community dynamics. By examining the various occurrences of ὀνειδίζω in the New Testament, readers can gain insight into the cultural and social expectations of the early Christian communities.
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“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Then he began to denounce the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they didn’t repent.
The robbers also who were crucified with him cast on him the same reproach.
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe him.” Those who were crucified with him also insulted him.
Afterward he was revealed to the eleven themselves as they sat at the table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they didn’t believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.
For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.