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A blasphemer, according to biblical understanding, is an individual who speaks or acts in a manner that shows irreverence or disrespect toward God, His name, His attributes, or His works. The concept of blasphemy is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, where it is considered a grave sin against the holiness and majesty of God.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, blasphemy is explicitly condemned and is associated with severe consequences. The Mosaic Law prescribes the death penalty for those who blaspheme the name of the LORD.Leviticus 24:16 states, "Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death. The whole congregation must stone him. Whether he is a foreigner or a native, if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death." This underscores the seriousness with which blasphemy was regarded in ancient Israelite society.

The narrative of Naboth's vineyard in1 Kings 21 illustrates the misuse of accusations of blasphemy for personal gain. Jezebel orchestrates false charges of blasphemy against Naboth to seize his property, highlighting the potential for abuse of this serious charge.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, blasphemy continues to be a significant concern. Jesus Himself was accused of blasphemy by the religious leaders of His time. InMark 2:7, the scribes question, "Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?" This accusation arises from Jesus' claim to divine authority, which the religious leaders perceived as a direct affront to God's unique prerogatives.

The Apostle Paul, before his conversion, was a blasphemer, as he admits in1 Timothy 1:13: "Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief." This acknowledgment highlights the transformative power of God's grace, even for those who have committed the sin of blasphemy.

Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit

A particularly serious form of blasphemy mentioned in the New Testament is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus warns inMatthew 12:31-32, "And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." This sin is often understood as a persistent and unrepentant resistance to the work and conviction of the Holy Spirit.

Theological Implications

Blasphemy, in its essence, is a violation of the Third Commandment, which instructs, "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain" (Exodus 20:7). It reflects a heart attitude that fails to honor God as holy and sovereign. The biblical injunctions against blasphemy serve as a reminder of the reverence due to God and the seriousness with which His name and character are to be treated.

Practical Considerations

In contemporary Christian thought, blasphemy is not only limited to verbal expressions but can also encompass actions and attitudes that diminish the glory and honor of God. Believers are called to guard their speech and conduct, ensuring that they reflect the holiness and reverence due to God.Ephesians 4:29 advises, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen."

The concept of blasphemy challenges Christians to examine their lives and ensure that their words and actions align with the reverence and honor that God deserves.(n.) One who blasphemes.989. blasphemos -- slanderous, evil-speaking
... of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: blasphemos Phonetic Spelling: (blas'-fay-mos)
Short Definition: slanderous Definition: slanderous; subst: ablasphemer....

Blasphemer, or --Who?
... VOLUME I: ST. LUKE Chaps. I to XIIBLASPHEMER, OR"WHO? 'And it came to
pass on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were...

1 Timothy i. 14-Dec
... who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry
[RV: to his service, eis diakonian]; who was before ablasphemer, and a...

Whether the Sin of Blasphemy is the Greatest Sin?
... false. But not everyblasphemer goes so far as to say that God is false.
Therefore perjury is a more grievous sin than blasphemy....

But Infirmity Pleadeth Its Part, and with Favor of the Crowds...
... committed: for who can be by truth a perjurer? So also by truth can no man
be ablasphemer. Doubtless it is a milder kind of false...

Psalm CI.
... For unless he found a period of mercy, in what condition would judgment
find him? Ablasphemer, a persecutor, an injurer of others....

The Prodigal's Return
... desires to return to God. I shall not, then, this morning, specially address
theblasphemer, and the profane. To him, there may...

The Martyrdom of Stephen.
... power, and might, and dominion. The sentence which you dared pronounce
upon him as ablasphemer is reversed. There stands the Son...

1 Timothy i. 15, 16
... For he hath previously declared that He showed mercy to me "ablasphemer
and a persecutor"; this was in the way of preparation....

Psalm CIII.
... good? Thou who hast once been ablasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious,
[4655] hast rewarded blasphemies. For what good things?...

Grace Triumphant
... often taken now, that there had been any preparatory process in Saul's mind, which
had begun to sap his confidence that Jesus was ablasphemer, and himself a...

Blasphemer (2 Occurrences)
... (n.) One who blasphemes. Multi-Version ConcordanceBlasphemer (2 Occurrences). 1
Timothy 1:13 although I was before ablasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent....

Blasphemed (28 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). 1 Timothy 1:13 though I was previously
ablasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage....

Stephen (13 Occurrences)
... See ing themselves beaten, they took recourse to the ignoble method of declaring
him ablasphemer and a heretic, by using the same foul means that the enemies...

Unbelief (16 Occurrences)
... upon all. (KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT). 1 Timothy 1:13 although I was before a
blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained...

Outrage (3 Occurrences)
... opposition. (WEY). 1 Timothy 1:13 though I was previously ablasphemer and
a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy...

Overbearing (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:13 who before was ablasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing
man: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief....

Ignorantly (8 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). 1 Timothy 1:13 although I was before ablasphemer, a persecutor, and
insolent. However, I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief....

Insolent (16 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:13 although I was before ablasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However,
I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief....

Injurious (8 Occurrences)
... 1 Timothy 1:13 Who was before ablasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but
I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. (KJV ASV WBS)....

Ignorant (32 Occurrences)
... hope. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV). 1 Timothy 1:13 although I was
before ablasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However...

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