Lexical Definition
ψιθυρισμός psithyrismós (psith-oo-ris-mos') gossip G:N-M
from a derivative of
whispering.
- by implication, a slander
- probably akin to ψεύδομαι)
- whispering, i.e. secret detraction
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ψιθυρισμώ | whispering | LXX.Eccl.10.11 |
| ψιθυρισμοί | gossip | 2Cor.12.20 |
Abbott-Smith
† ψιθυρισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (< ψιθυρίζω, to whisper), [in LXX: Ec 10:11 (לַחַשׁ) * ;]
a whispering;
(a) of secret slander, II Co 12:20 (Plut.);
(b) of a murmured enchantment, Ec, l.c.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes | 10:11 |
| 2 Corinthians | 12:20 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ψιθυρισμός-ισμός, ὁ,
whispering, [Refs 1st c.BC+]
__2 slandering, [NT]
__3 whistle of a snake-charmer, [LXX]
__4 crepitation, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 2Cor.12.20 ☩ LXX.Eccl.10.11