Strongs Number: H2778
- Hebrew Word
- חָרַף
- Transliteration
- châraph
- Phonetic
- khaw-raf'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to pull {off} that {is} (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively to carp {at} that {is} defame; denominatively (from H2779) to spend the winter
- BDB Definition
-
1. to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid
a. (Qal) to reproach
b. (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt
2. (Qal) to winter, spend harvest time, remain in harvest time
3. (Niphal) to acquire, be betrothed
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {betroth} {blaspheme} {defy} {jeopard} {rail} {reproach} upbraid.