1848. dophi
Lexicon
dophi: Fault, blemish, reproach

Original Word: דָּפִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: dophiy
Pronunciation: DOH-fee
Phonetic Spelling: (dof'-ee)
Definition: Fault, blemish, reproach
Meaning: a stumbling-block

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
slanders

From an unused root (meaning to push over); a stumbling-block -- slanderest.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a blemish, fault
NASB Translation
slander* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[דֳּפִי] noun [masculine] blemish, fault בְּבֶןאִֿמְּךָ תִּתֶּןֿ˜דֹּפִי׃ Psalm 50:20 against thy mother's son thou dost allege a fault ("" בְּאָחִיךָ תְדַבֵּ֑ר).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּפָה (daphah), which means to push or thrust.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term is σκάνδαλον (skandalon), Strong's Greek Number G4625. This Greek word similarly refers to a stumbling-block or an offense, something that causes one to fall into sin or error. The New Testament frequently uses this term to describe spiritual pitfalls and the importance of avoiding actions that might lead others to stumble in their faith.

In summary, דָּפִי (Dapi) serves as a reminder of the potential obstacles in one's spiritual path and the necessity of maintaining a steadfast commitment to righteousness. The concept is mirrored in the New Testament through the Greek term σκάνδαλον, highlighting the continuity of this theme across both Testaments.

Usage: The term דָּפִי is used in the context of causing someone to stumble or fall, often metaphorically referring to a moral or spiritual stumbling-block.

Context: • The Hebrew word דָּפִי (Dapi) is a noun that signifies a stumbling-block, an obstacle that causes one to trip or fall. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe anything that leads to moral or spiritual failure. The concept of a stumbling-block is significant in biblical literature, as it represents the challenges and temptations that can lead individuals away from righteousness and faithfulness to God.
• The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are profound, as it underscores the importance of vigilance and moral integrity in one's spiritual journey. The idea of a stumbling-block is echoed in various biblical passages that warn against leading others into sin or being led astray oneself.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of a stumbling-block is addressed in several passages, emphasizing the need for believers to be cautious and discerning in their actions and associations.

Forms and Transliterations
דֹּֽפִי׃ דפי׃ dō·p̄î Dofi dōp̄î
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 50:20
HEB: אִ֝מְּךָ֗ תִּתֶּן־ דֹּֽפִי׃
KJV: thou slanderest thine own mother's
INT: mother's thou slanderest

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1848
1 Occurrence


dō·p̄î — 1 Occ.















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