Strong's H3637 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: כָּלַם (kâlam)

Pronunciation: kaw-lawm'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult

KJV Renderings: be (make) ashamed, blush, be confounded, be put to confusion, hurt, reproach, (do, put to) shame

Senses

1. to insult, shame, humiliate, blush, be ashamed, be put to shame, be reproached, be put to confusion, be humiliated
   1. (Niphal)
      1. to be humiliated, be ashamed
      2. to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded
   2. (Hiphil)
      1. to put to shame, insult, humiliate, cause shame to
      2. to exhibit shame
   3. (Hophal)
      1. to be insulted, be humiliated
      2. to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded

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