Strong's H2778 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: חָרַף (châraph)

Pronunciation: khaw-raf'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root; also denominative (from חֹרֶף (chôreph) H2779)

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

KJV Renderings: betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid

Senses

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

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