# blasphemy, blaspheme, blasphemous #

## Definition: ##

In the Bible, the term "blasphemy" refers to speaking in a way that shows a deep disrespect for God or people. To "blaspheme" someone is to speak against that person so that others think something false or bad about him.

* Most often, to blaspheme God means to slander or insult him by saying things that are not true about him or by behaving in an immoral way that dishonors him.
* It is blasphemy for a human being to claim to be God or to claim that there is a God other than the one true God.
* Some English versions translate this term as "slander" when it refers to blaspheming people.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* To "blaspheme" can be translated as, to "say evil things against" or to "dishonor God" or to "slander."
* Ways to translate "blasphemy" could include, "speaking wrongly about others" or "slander" or "spreading false rumors."

(See also: [dishonor](../other/dishonor.md) **·** [slander](../other/slander.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Timothy 01:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/01/12)
* [Acts 06:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/06/10)
* [Acts 26:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/26/09)
* [James 02:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/02/05)
* [John 10:32-33](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/10/32)
* [Luke 12:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/12/08)
* [Mark 14:63-65](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/14/63)
* [Matthew 12:31-32](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/12/31)
* [Matthew 26:65-66](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/26/65)
* [Psalms 074:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/074/009)