Strong's Lexicon antiloidoreó: To revile in return, to retaliate with insults Original Word: ἀντιλοιδορέω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀντί (anti, meaning "against" or "in return") and λοιδορέω (loidoreó, meaning "to revile" or "to insult"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀντιλοιδορέω, the concept of refraining from retaliation can be seen in passages like Proverbs 20:22 (BSB): "Do not say, 'I will avenge this evil!' Wait on the LORD, and He will deliver you." Usage: The verb ἀντιλοιδορέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of responding to insults or reviling with similar behavior. It conveys the idea of retaliating or returning abuse when one is insulted or wronged. This term is often used in the context of teaching about the appropriate Christian response to persecution or mistreatment, emphasizing the call to refrain from retaliation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, honor and shame were significant cultural values. Retaliation was often seen as a way to defend one's honor. However, the teachings of Jesus and the apostles introduced a counter-cultural approach, advocating for non-retaliation and forgiveness. This teaching was radical in a society where personal vengeance was common and often expected. HELPS Word-studies 486 antiloidoréō (from 3060 /loídoros, "revile" and 473 /antí, "corresponding") – properly, to return abusive insults; reproach, denigrate; detract from someone's honor (reputation). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anti and loidoreó Definition to revile in turn NASB Translation revile in return (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 486: ἀντιλοιδορέωἀντιλοιδορέω ἀντιλοιδόρω: (imperfect ἀντελοιδορουν); to revile in turn, to retort railing: 1 Peter 2:23. (Lucian, conviv. 40; Plutarch, Anton. 42; (de inimic. util. § 5).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance revile in return. From anti and loidoreo; to rail in reply -- revile again. see GREEK anti see GREEK loidoreo Forms and Transliterations αντελοιδορει αντελοιδόρει ἀντελοιδόρει anteloidorei anteloidóreiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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