Strong's Lexicon geduphah: Reproach, Blasphemy, Reviling Original Word: גְּדוּפָה Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּדַף (gadaph), meaning "to revile" or "to blaspheme." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of blasphemy is βλασφημία (blasphemia), Strong's Greek #988, which similarly denotes slander or defamation, particularly against God. Usage: The term "geduphah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote acts of blasphemy or reviling, particularly against God. It conveys a sense of disrespect or irreverence towards the divine, often associated with verbal expressions of contempt or defiance. The word underscores the gravity of speaking against God or sacred things, highlighting the moral and spiritual implications of such actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, blasphemy was considered a serious offense, as it directly challenged the holiness and authority of God. The Israelites were a covenant people, and their relationship with God was central to their identity and societal structure. Blasphemy not only violated religious laws but also threatened the communal harmony and spiritual integrity of the nation. The severity of this sin is reflected in the Mosaic Law, which prescribed strict penalties for those found guilty of blaspheming the name of the Lord. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. part. of gadaph Definition a taunt NASB Translation reviling (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גְּדוּפָה noun feminine taunt, only Ezekiel 5:15 וְהָֽיְתָה חֶרְמָּה מוּסָר וּמְשַׁמָּה לַגּוֺיִם ׳וּג and she shall become a reproach and a taunt, an admonition and an astonishment, to the nations. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance taunt Feminine passive participle of gadaph; a revilement -- taunt. see HEBREW gadaph Forms and Transliterations וּגְדוּפָה֙ וגדופה ū·ḡə·ḏū·p̄āh ugeduFah ūḡəḏūp̄āhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 5:15 HEB: וְֽהָ֨יְתָ֜ה חֶרְפָּ֤ה וּגְדוּפָה֙ מוּסָ֣ר וּמְשַׁמָּ֔ה NAS: So it will be a reproach, a reviling, a warning KJV: So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction INT: will be a reproach A reviling A warning and an object 1 Occurrence |
|
