The meaning of “חָרַף”
Understanding châraph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid. - to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripp...
חָרַף
betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid. - to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping) - specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender) - figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame - to spend the winter 1) to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid 1a) (Qal) to reproach 1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt 2) (Qal) to winter, spend harvest time, remain in harvest time 3) (Niphal) to acquire, be betrothed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 19:20 | “And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.” Word: חָרַף (châraph) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:26 | “And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” Word: חָרַף (châraph) | |
| 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: חָרַף (châraph) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:17 | “He wrote also letters to rail on the Lord God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of mine hand.” Word: חָרַף (châraph) | |
| Job 27:6 | “My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.” Word: חָרַף (châraph) |
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