What does חָרַף · ὀνειδίζω mean in the Bible?
חָרַף · ὀνειδίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to reproach, insult, dishonor".
Hebrew · H2778, G3679
חֵרֵף
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 · to revile
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חָרַףH2778to 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
ὀνειδίζωG3679to revile
Pronunciationoneidízō
To reproach someone with shame-laden speech; implies public disgrace and verbal attack on character.
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חָרַף · ὀνειδίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to reproach, insult, dishonor".
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Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2778, G3679?
H2778, G3679 is connected to 41 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to reproach, insult, dishonor
Source Gloss
to reproach, insult, dishonor
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms23
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action20×
Perfect1Sam 17:26 · 1Sam 17:36 · Judg 5:18 · Prov 14:31 · Prov 17:5 · Ps 57:4 · Ps 74:18 · 1Sam 17:45 · 2Kgs 19:22 · 2Kgs 19:23 · Isa 37:23 · Isa 37:24 · Ps 89:52 · Zeph 2:8 · Zeph 2:10 · 1Sam 17:1018×
Participle activePs 44:171×
ImperfectPs 74:101×
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense2×
ImperfectIsa 18:6 · Job 27:62×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action1×
Participle activeLev 19:201×