Strong’s G0486

ἀντιλοιδορέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

antiloidoreó

Pronunciation

an-tee-loy-dor-EH-o

Definition

To revile in return, to retaliate with insults

Meaning

I abuse in return, give abuse for abuse.

Usage

The verb ἀντιλοιδορέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of responding to insults or reviling with similar behavior. It conveys the idea of retaliating or returning abuse when one is insulted or wronged. This term is often used in the context of teaching about the appropriate Christian response to persecution or mistreatment, emphasizing the call to refrain from retaliation.

Bible references

1 Peter 2:23