2643. chaph
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Original Word: חַף
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chaph
Pronunciation: khaw-far'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaf)
Definition: To dig, search, explore
Meaning: pure

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
innocent

From chophaph (in the moral sense of covered from soil); pure -- innocent.

see HEBREW chophaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
clean
NASB Translation
innocent (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
חַף adjective clean — only זַךְ אֲנִי בְּלִי֫ שָפשַׁע חַף אָנֹכִ֑י Job 33:9 I am pure, without transgression, I am clean (in speech of Elihu).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not used in the Hebrew Bible, but related to the concept of being free from guilt or impurity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G273, "ἄμεμπτος" (amemptos), which also means "blameless" or "without fault." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are morally upright and free from accusation, similar to the Hebrew concept of "חַף."

In summary, Strong's Hebrew Number 2643, "חַף," encapsulates the biblical ideal of purity and innocence, reflecting a life lived in accordance with divine principles and free from moral blemish.

Usage: The word "חַף" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of innocence or purity, often in a moral or ethical sense. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it emphasizes the absence of wrongdoing or impurity.

Context: • The Hebrew word "חַף" (chaf) is a term that signifies purity or innocence, particularly in a moral or ethical context. It is used to describe individuals or actions that are free from guilt or blame. The concept of purity in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with ritual cleanliness, moral integrity, and the absence of sin.
• In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, purity is a significant theme, reflecting the character of God and the expectations for His people. The use of "חַף" underscores the importance of living a life that is blameless and upright before God.
• The term is related to the broader biblical theme of holiness, where purity is not only a physical state but also a spiritual condition. It is a reminder of the call to live in accordance with God's standards and to seek forgiveness and cleansing from sin.

Forms and Transliterations
חַ֥ף חף chaf ḥap̄
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 33:9
HEB: בְּֽלִ֫י פָ֥שַׁע חַ֥ף אָנֹכִ֑י וְלֹ֖א
NAS: transgression; I am innocent and there is no
KJV: without transgression, I [am] innocent; neither [is there] iniquity
INT: without transgression I am innocent and there is no

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2643
1 Occurrence


ḥap̄ — 1 Occ.















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