ἐνυβρίζω (enubrizō)
enubrizō
to insult
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb enubrizō describes a sharp, contemptuous form of insult or mockery. It is not merely mild teasing but an act that treats another person with open disdain and outrage. The word appears only once in the New Testament, in Hebrews 10:29, where it carries significant theological weight.
In this single occurrence, the author uses enubrizō to describe those who trample the Son of God underfoot. Here, the insult is directed at Christ himself, representing a profound rejection of his sacrifice. The term highlights the severity of such an act, portraying it as a deliberate and disrespectful affront to divine authority rather than simple disagreement.
Etymologically, the word combines a prefix indicating intensity with a root meaning to blow or snort, suggesting a sneering or haughty attitude. This linguistic background reinforces the image of someone looking down on another with arrogance. Translators typically render it as "insult" or "outrage," capturing the active hostility inherent in the Greek term.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word enubrizō describes a sharp, contemptuous form of insult or mockery. It is not merely mild teasing but an act that treats another person with open disdain and outrage. The term highlights the severity of such an act, portraying it as a deliberate and disrespectful affront to divine authority rather than simple disagreement.
In Hebrews 10:29, this word describes those who insult the Spirit of grace. This illustrates how serious it is to reject God's kindness. We are reminded that every act of grace comes from a loving Father who desires our good. When we feel discouraged or misunderstood, remember that Christ’s sacrifice was intended to bring us near, not push us away.
Let this truth encourage you today. You are valued by the One who gave everything for you. His grace is not something to be taken lightly, but a gift to be received with gratitude and reverence.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- having insulted?1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐνυβρίσας;1×
Key Verses
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Hebrews 10:29
How much worse punishment do you think he will be judged worthy of who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?
This verse uses enubrizō to describe the active hostility of insulting the Spirit of grace, showing that rejecting God's kindness is a serious spiritual danger.