Berean Strong's Lexicon Chareph: Chareph Original Word: חָרֵף Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַף (charaph), meaning "to reproach" or "to taunt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Chareph in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: The name "Chareph" is used in the Bible as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name. It is associated with a member of the tribe of Judah. The name itself carries the connotation of "reproach" or "taunt," which may reflect a characteristic or notable event associated with the individual or family. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, familial heritage, or divine encounters. The name Chareph, meaning "reproach," might suggest a historical or familial context where the individual or their ancestors experienced or were associated with reproach or taunting. The tribe of Judah, to which Chareph belonged, was one of the prominent tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and royal lineage, including King David. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from the same as choreph Definition a leader in Judah NASB Translation Hareph (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָרֵף (dubious whether from I. or II.) proper name, masculine a chief of the line of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:51. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hareph From charaph.; reproachful; Chareph, an Israelite -- Hareph. see HEBREW charaph. Forms and Transliterations חָרֵ֖ף חרף chaRef ḥā·rêp̄ ḥārêp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:51 HEB: בֵֽית־ לָ֔חֶם חָרֵ֖ף אֲבִ֥י בֵית־ NAS: of Bethlehem [and] Hareph the father KJV: of Bethlehem, Hareph the father INT: the father of Bethlehem Hareph the father of Beth-gader 1 Occurrence |