KJV dictionary & concordance
To abuse, insult, reproach, or speak contemptuously against someone.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Exodus 22:28
Complete exact-word concordance
¶ Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
¶ Thou shalt not reuile the Gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
1611 marginal noteOr, Iudges
1611 marginal noteActs 23.5.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Blessed are ye, when men shall reuile you, and persecute you, and shal say all manner of euill against you falsly for my sake.
1611 marginal noteGr. lying.
1611 marginal note1.Pet. 4.14.
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Historical English dictionary sources
To reproach; to treat with opprobrious and contemptuous language.
