Strong's H2778 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָרַף (châraph)

Pronunciation: khaw-raf'

POS: khaw-raf' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root; also denominative (from )

Definition: a primitive root; also denominative (from חֹרֶף); 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; betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid.

KJV Usage: betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to reproach, taunt, blaspheme, defy, jeopardise, rail, upbraid
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to reproach
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to reproach, defy, taunt
• 4. 2) (Qal) to winter, spend harvest time, remain in harvest time
• 5. 3) (Niphal) to acquire, be betrothed

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G824
• GREEK G1314
• GREEK G2240
• GREEK G3679
• GREEK G3681
• GREEK G3947

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