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blaspheme — Bible Term Explained | nocap.bible

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blaspheme

To speak irreverently about God or sacred things — a grave offense in biblical law

Definition

Blasphemy includes cursing God, claiming divine authority falsely, or showing contempt for holy things. Under Mosaic law, blasphemy was punishable by death (Leviticus 24:16). Jesus was accused of blasphemy for claiming to forgive sins and to be the Son of God.