Bible Strands
Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jude addresses his readers immediately after describing the judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah, warning them about false teachers who have infiltrated their community.
The words — ἐνυπνιαζόμενοι (enupniazomenoi) translates literally as "dreaming [ones]," and μιαίνουσιν (miainousin) means "defile." The text states that these individuals corrupt their physical bodies, despise governing authority, and speak against exalted beings.
The thread — The rejection of authority and slander against heavenly figures runs through 2 Peter 2:10 and Jude 1:9, while the prohibition against cursing rulers echoes Exodus 22:28. The corresponding call to submit to leadership appears in Hebrews 13:17.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to identify spiritual rebellion through three concrete actions: physical corruption, contempt for authority, and reckless speech against the divine. It demands immediate vigilance against teachings that normalize these behaviors.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
- 2 Peter 2:10 Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
- Exodus 22:28 You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
- 1 Timothy 1:10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
- 1 Peter 2:17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
- Numbers 16:3 They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”
- Ecclesiastes 10:20 Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.
- 1 Corinthians 3:17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
- Jude 1:9 But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
- Psalms 2:1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?