The meaning of “גָּדַף”
Understanding gâdaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blaspheme, reproach. - to hack (with words), i.e. revile 1) to revile men, blaspheme God 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to revile (betw...
גָּדַף
blaspheme, reproach. - to hack (with words), i.e. revile 1) to revile men, blaspheme God 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to revile (between men) 1a2) to blaspheme (God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 15:30 | “But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the Lord; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.” Word: גָּדַף (gâdaph) | |
| 2 Kings 19:22 | “Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.” Word: גָּדַף (gâdaph) | |
| Psalms 44:16 | “For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and avenger.” Word: גָּדַף (gâdaph) | |
| Isaiah 37:23 | “Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.” Word: גָּדַף (gâdaph) | |
| Ezekiel 20:27 | “Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; Yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me.” Word: גָּדַף (gâdaph) |
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