Strong's Lexicon gadaph: To revile, to blaspheme, to reproach Original Word: גָּדַף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G987 (βλασφημέω, blasphēmeō): To blaspheme, to speak evil of - G988 (βλασφημία, blasphēmia): Blasphemy, slander, detraction Usage: The Hebrew verb "gadaph" primarily means to revile or blaspheme. It is used in the context of speaking against or showing contempt for God, His name, or His works. This term conveys a strong sense of disrespect and irreverence, often associated with verbal expressions that dishonor the divine. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, reverence for God and His name was of utmost importance. The act of blasphemy, or "gadaph," was considered a grave sin, as it directly violated the sanctity of God's holiness. The Israelites were commanded to honor God's name and were warned against any form of speech that would defame or disrespect Him. This reflects the broader Ancient Near Eastern understanding of the power of words and the sacredness of divine names. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to revile, blaspheme NASB Translation blasphemed (5), blaspheming (1), reviles (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּדַף] verb only Pi`el revile, blaspheme (Late Hebrew גָּדַף cut, wound, then (especially Pi) revile; Arabic 1 revile, between man and man, (absolute) קוֺל מְחָרֵף וּמְגַדֵּף Psalm 44:17 the voice of (him that) reproacheth and revileth. 2 blaspheme, followed by accusative ׳י Numbers 15:30 (P); 2 Kings 19:22 = Isaiah 37:23 ("" חֵרֵף; object אֶתמִֿי, reference to ׳י as above); Ezekiel 20:27; 2accusative הַדְּבָרִים נַעֲרֵי מֶלֶךְ אַשּׁוּר אֹתִי ׳אֲשֶׁר ג ... 2 Kings 19:6 = Isaiah 37:6 the words with which the servants of the king of Assyria blaspheme me. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance blaspheme, reproach A primitive root; to hack (with words), i.e. Revile -- blaspheme, reproach. Forms and Transliterations גִּדְּפ֛וּ גִּדְּפ֤וּ גדפו וְגִדַּ֔פְתָּ וּמְגַדֵּ֑ף וגדפת ומגדף מְגַדֵּ֑ף מגדף gid·də·p̄ū giddeFu giddəp̄ū mə·ḡad·dêp̄ megadDef məḡaddêp̄ ū·mə·ḡad·dêp̄ umegadDef ūməḡaddêp̄ vegidDafta wə·ḡid·dap̄·tā wəḡiddap̄tāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 15:30 HEB: יְהוָ֖ה ה֣וּא מְגַדֵּ֑ף וְנִכְרְתָ֛ה הַנֶּ֥פֶשׁ NAS: that one is blaspheming the LORD; KJV: or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; INT: the LORD one is blaspheming shall be cut person 2 Kings 19:6 2 Kings 19:22 Psalm 44:16 Isaiah 37:6 Isaiah 37:23 Ezekiel 20:27 7 Occurrences |
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cut, cut off, II. deny a favour, be ungrateful, etc.; Aramaic Pa`el גַּדֵּף, 
, revile) — Perfect2masculine singular וְגִדַּפְתָּ 
