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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.
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 ...
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.
- 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).
A strong passion or emotion of displeasure or antagonism, excited by a real or supposed injury or insult to one's self or others, or by the intent to do such injury. 3. (v. t.) To make painful; to cause to smart; to inflame. 4. (v. t.) To excite to anger; to enrage; to provoke.
Matthew 5:22. ESV But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. NIV But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.
