δυσφημία
dusphēmiaslanderHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
δυσφημία, -ας, ἡ
(δύσφημος, slanderous), [in LXX: 1Ma.7.38, 3Ma.2.20 * ;]
evil-speaking, defamation: opposite to εὐφημία, 2 Corinthians 6:8.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Corinthians 4:13δυσφημούμενοι · when we are slandered…when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.
- 2 Corinthians 6:8δυσφημίας · slander…through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;