G1908

ἐπηρεάζω

epēreazō

Verb · From a comparative of ἐπί (G1909) and (probably) areia (threats)

From a comparative of G1909 and (probably) ἀρειά areiá (threats); to insult, slander:—use despitefully, falsely accuse.

Outline

to insult
to treat abusively, use despitefully
to revile
in a forensic sense, to accuse falsely
to threaten

Usages

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 you, and persecute you;

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Luke 6:28

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

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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 your good conversation in Christ.

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