1421. gidduph

Lexicon

gidduph: Blasphemy, reviling, reproach

Original Word: גִּדּוּף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: gidduwph
Pronunciation: gid-doof'
Phonetic Spelling: (ghid-doof')
Definition: Blasphemy, reviling, reproach
Meaning: vilification

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

reproach, reviling

Or (shortened) gidduph {ghid-doof'}; and (feminine) gidduphah {ghid-doo-faw'}; or gidduphah {ghid-doo-faw'}; from gduwphah; vilification -- reproach, reviling.

see HEBREW gduwphah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gadaph
Definition
revilings, reviling words
NASB Translation
revilement (1), revilings (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

גִּדּוּפִים noun masculine plural revilings, reviling words — ׳ג Isaiah 43:28; construct ׳גִּדֻּפֵ Zephaniah 2:8; suffix גִּדֻּפֹתָם Isaiah 51:7 between men, Isaiah 43:28 ("" חֵרֶם); Isaiah 51:7; Zephaniah 2:8 (both "" חֶרְמָּה).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּדַף (gadaph), which means to revile or blaspheme.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3680 (ὀνειδισμός, oneidismos): This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to denote reproach or reviling, similar to the Hebrew concept of גִּדּוּף. It appears in contexts where individuals are mocked or scorned for their faith, as seen in Romans 15:3, "For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.'" This highlights the continuity of the theme of vilification across both Testaments, emphasizing the enduring significance of maintaining reverence for the divine.

Usage: The term גִּדּוּף is used in the context of blasphemy or reviling, particularly against God. It is a serious offense in the biblical context, often associated with severe consequences.

Context: • Contextual Background: In the Hebrew Bible, blasphemy is considered a grave sin, as it involves showing disrespect or contempt for God. The act of גִּדּוּף is not merely about using offensive language but is seen as a direct affront to the divine character and authority of God.
• Biblical References: The concept of גִּדּוּף is illustrated in passages where individuals or groups speak against God or His commandments. For example, in Leviticus 24:11, the son of an Israelite woman blasphemes the Name, leading to a legal case that results in the establishment of laws against blasphemy.
• Theological Implications: The act of גִּדּוּף underscores the importance of reverence for God in the Hebrew faith. It highlights the belief that words have power and that speaking against God is not only a violation of divine law but also a disruption of the covenant relationship between God and His people.
• Cultural and Historical Significance: In ancient Israelite society, blasphemy was not only a religious offense but also a social one, as it threatened the community's relationship with God. The prescribed punishment for blasphemy, often death, reflects the severity with which this sin was regarded.

Forms and Transliterations

וְגִדּוּפֵ֖י וּמִגִּדֻּפֹתָ֖ם וגדופי ומגדפתם לְגִדּוּפִֽים׃ לגדופים׃ lə·ḡid·dū·p̄îm legidduFim ləḡiddūp̄îm ū·mig·gid·du·p̄ō·ṯām umiggiddufoTam ūmiggiddup̄ōṯām vegidduFei wə·ḡid·dū·p̄ê wəḡiddūp̄ê

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 43:28
HEB: יַעֲקֹ֔ב וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְגִדּוּפִֽים׃ ס
NAS: to the ban and Israel to revilement.
KJV: and Israel to reproaches.
INT: Jacob and Israel to revilement

Isaiah 51:7
HEB: חֶרְפַּ֣ת אֱנ֔וֹשׁ וּמִגִּדֻּפֹתָ֖ם אַל־ תֵּחָֽתּוּ׃
NAS: Nor be dismayed at their revilings.
KJV: neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
INT: the reproach of man their revilings Nor be dismayed

Zephaniah 2:8
HEB: חֶרְפַּ֣ת מוֹאָ֔ב וְגִדּוּפֵ֖י בְּנֵ֣י עַמּ֑וֹן
NAS: of Moab And the revilings of the sons
KJV: of Moab, and the revilings of the children
INT: the taunting of Moab and the revilings of the sons of Ammon

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1421
3 Occurrences

lə·ḡid·dū·p̄îm — 1 Occ.
ū·mig·gid·du·p̄ō·ṯām — 1 Occ.
wə·ḡid·dū·p̄ê — 1 Occ.