חָנֵף

cha.nephAdjectiveH2611

profane

From: from H2610 (חָנֵף);

Short Definition

soiled (i.e. with sin), impious

Full Lexicon Entry

hypocritical, godless, profane, hypocrite, irreligious

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Job
8
Isaiah
2
Proverbs
1
Psalms
1

Key Passages

  • Isaiah 10:6
  • Job 13:16
  • Job 17:8
  • Job 27:8
  • Job 36:13

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