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2. (v. t.) Gross abuse offered to another, either by word or act; an act or speech of insolence or contempt; an affront; an indignity. 3. (v. t.) To leap or trample upon; to make a sudden onset upon. 4.
When verbally insulted respond slowly, quietly and graciously, not attacking the other person rather only addressing the situation in question (Prov 12:16). Even if it is physical abuse Jesus teaching is don’t retaliate, instead turn the other cheek (or remove yourself from the situation if dangerous), love and pray for them, responding in the opposite spirit to what is being directed at you ...
- James 1:26 ESV / 2,222 helpful votes. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
- Proverbs 20:22 ESV / 2,157 helpful votes. Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
- Proverbs 12:16 ESV / 2,079 helpful votes. The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
- Proverbs 12:18 ESV / 1,770 helpful votes. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
According to Hebrew wisdom, the wise person ignores insults (Proverbs 12:16). Proverbs 14:31 warns that oppression of the poor is an insult to God. God's prophets were sometimes the objects of insults (Jeremiah 20:7-8; 2 Kings 2:23). As God's ultimate representative, Jesus anticipated insults as part of His passion (Luke 18:32).
Insults (34 Occurrences) Matthew 5:22 But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother,' Raca!' shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say,'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
Genesis 1:1-31 ESV / 5 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. A reviler is a person who uses words to damage, control, or insult someone’s character or reputation. Today we would call a reviler a verbal abuser. Reviler is a multi-purpose word that is used in the Bible to describe all manner of verbal sin, such as slander, angry outbursts, and foul language. Reviling is usually listed with sins ...
