What does it mean to revile someone?

To revile someone means to criticize them with harsh, abusive, and insulting language. In the Bible, it is a serious sin that involves speaking maliciously against another person, often with the intent to harm their reputation or dignity.

What does the Bible say about reviling others?

The Bible strongly condemns reviling, teaching believers not to retaliate with insults. 1 Peter 3:9 says, "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing." Jesus himself was reviled but did not revile in return (1 Peter 2:23).

What are the consequences of reviling according to scripture?

Scripture warns that those who revile others face God's judgment. In 1 Corinthians 6:10, revilers are listed among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God. The law also prescribed punishments for such malicious speech (Exodus 22:28).

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Revile re-vil'. ⇒See a list of verses on REVILING in the Bible. See CRIMES ; PUNISHMENTS. ⇒See the definition of revile in the KJV Dictionary

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