The meaning of “חֶרְפָּה”
Understanding cherpâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. - contumely, disgrace, the pudenda 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b)...
חֶרְפָּה
rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. - contumely, disgrace, the pudenda 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 34:14 | “And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:” Word: חֶרְפָּה (cherpâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:13 | “And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.” Word: חֶרְפָּה (cherpâh) | |
| Psalms 71:13 | “Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.” Word: חֶרְפָּה (cherpâh) | |
| Jeremiah 31:19 | “Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.” Word: חֶרְפָּה (cherpâh) | |
| Daniel 11:18 | “After this shall he turn his face unto the isles, and shall take many: but a prince for his own behalf shall cause the reproach offered by him to cease; without his own reproach he shall cause it to turn upon him.” Word: חֶרְפָּה (cherpâh) |
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