Definition
λοιδορέω, -ῶ
(λοίδορος) [in LXX chiefly for רִיב ;]
to abuse, revile: with accusative of person(s), John 9:28, Acts 23:4; pass., 1 Corinthians 4:12, 1 Peter 2:23 (cf. ἀντι-λοιδορέω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λοιδορέω:
- רִיבriv“to contend”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- John 9:28ἐλοιδόρησαν · they heaped insults onThen they heaped insults on him and said, “You are His disciple; we are disciples of Moses.
- Acts 23:4λοιδορεῖς · How dare you insultBut those standing nearby said, “How dare you insult the high priest of God!”
- 1 Corinthians 4:12λοιδορούμενοι · When we are vilifiedWe work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
- 1 Peter 2:23λοιδορούμενος · When they heaped abuse on HimWhen they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.