"to harass, insult, Lk. 6:28; to mistreat, abuse, 1 Pet. 3:16*"
Definition and meaning
to harass, insult, Lk. 6:28; to mistreat, abuse, 1 Pet. 3:16*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπηρεάζω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of epereazo (G1908) across the King James Bible.
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;
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
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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Common questions
Strong's G1908 (epereazo) is a Greek word that means: to harass, insult, Lk. 6:28; to mistreat, abuse, 1 Pet. 3:16* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word epereazo (G1908) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1908 is epereazo, a Greek word defined as: to harass, insult, Lk. 6:28; to mistreat, abuse, 1 Pet. 3:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
epereazo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.