חֶרְפָּה

cher.pahNoun (Feminine)H2781

reproach

From: from H2778 (חָרַף);

Short Definition

contumely, disgrace, the pudenda

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology H:N-F

DescriptionH:N-F

Occurrences

58 times

Appears 58 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
12
Psalms
9
Ezk
6
Isaiah
6
1 Samuel
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 11:2
  • Ezk 5:14
  • Jeremiah 20:8
  • Job 16:10
  • Nehemiah 5:9

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