Epēreázō — G1908

Definition

verb

to insult, slander

1. to revile
2. in a forensic sense, to accuse falsely

Usually translated as

falsely accuse, use despitefully

Origin

from a comparative of G1909 and (probably) areiá (threats)

• epí (G1909)

Occurrences

Epēreázō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Matthew 5:44 — But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use (ἐπηρεαζόντων) you, and persecute you;
• Luke 6:28 — Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use (ἐπηρεαζόντων) you.
• 1 Peter 3:16 — Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse (ἐπηρεάζοντες) your good conversation in Christ.