Greek · G3059 · unreviewed

λοιδορία

Slander or vituperation

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λοιδορία G3059
Pronunciation loidoría

What does λοιδορία (loidoría) mean in the Bible?

λοιδορία (loidoría) is a Greek word meaning "slander or vituperation". λοιδορία, -ας, ἡ (λοιδορέω), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב, מְרִיבָה ;] abuse, railing: 1Ti.

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Meaning

slander or vituperation
Extended definition

Abusive, insulting speech that actively attacks and demeans another person's character.

(λοιδορέω), [in LXX chiefly for רִיב, מְרִיבָה ;] abuse, railing: 1Ti.5:14, 1Pe.3:9.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Feminine 1 Tim 5:14 · 1 Pet 3:9
Accusative · Singular · Feminine 1 Pet 3:9
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