BLASPHEME Meaning and
Definition
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The term "blaspheme" refers to the act of speaking contemptuously or irreverently about sacred or religious matters, particularly towards God, religious principles, or holy objects. It involves the utterance or expression of words, statements, or actions that are considered disrespectful, offensive, or profane in relation to religious beliefs and practices.
When one engages in blasphemy, they intentionally dishonor religious beliefs, doctrines, rituals, rites, or symbols, often with the purpose of challenging or ridiculing them. This linguistic or behavioral transgression can take various forms, such as denigrating religious figures, mocking religious rituals, defiling revered places of worship, or intentionally desecrating religious texts.
Blasphemous acts are considered highly provocative and sacrilegious in many religious traditions, often carrying severe consequences within those belief systems. In some jurisdictions, blasphemy may even be considered a punishable offense under religious or legal codes, leading to imprisonment, fines, or various other penalties.
It is important to note that the concept of blasphemy is subjective and varies across different faiths and cultures. What may be considered blasphemy in one religion could be deemed ordinary speech or expression in another. Consequently, the perception of blasphemy is deeply rooted in cultural, historical, and religious contexts, with interpretations varying widely based on individual and societal values.
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To speak of God with irreverence; to speak in impious terms of any of God's names and attributes; to curse or swear.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of BLASPHEME
The word "blaspheme" has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "blasphemare", which in turn is derived from the Greek word "blasphemein".
In Greek, "blasphemein" is a combination of "blas-" meaning "evil" or "harmful", and "phemein" meaning "to speak". Therefore, the literal meaning of "blasphemein" is "to speak evil" or "to speak harmfully".
Over time, the word made its way into Latin and then into Old French as "blasphemare". From there, it entered Middle English as "blasfemen" before eventually becoming "blaspheme" in Modern English.
The word "blaspheme" typically refers to speaking irreverently or disrespectfully about religious or sacred matters, often seen as offensive or sacrilegious.
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Conjugate verb Blaspheme
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