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

  1. 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 times

Appears 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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