גָּדַף
To hack (with words), i.e. revile
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What does גָּדַף (gādap) mean in the Bible?
גָּדַף (gādap) is a Hebrew word meaning "to hack (with words), i.e. revile". to hack (with words), i.
Meaning
Verbal assault framed as aggressive hacking; weaponizing speech against God or covenant community through reproach
to hack (with words), i.e. revile BDB: revile Usage: blaspheme, reproach.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.