חָרַף
cha.raphVerbH2778
to taunt
From: a primitive root; also denominative (from H2779 (חֹרֶף))
Short Definition
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
Full Lexicon Entry
- to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid 1a) (Qal) to reproach 1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
33 timesAppears 33 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Isaiah
6
1 Samuel
5
2 Kings
4
Psalms
4
Proverbs
3
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 20:7
- 2 Chronicles 32:17
- 2 Samuel 23:9
- Isaiah 65:7
- Proverbs 14:31
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