Reproaches
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Definition and Meaning:
Reproaches refer to expressions of disapproval, criticism, or disappointment directed towards someone. In the biblical context, reproaches often involve verbal attacks or insults that challenge one's character, faith, or actions. They can be a form of persecution or a test of faith, serving as a means through which believers are refined and strengthened in their spiritual journey.

Biblical Instances and Usage:
Reproaches are mentioned throughout the Bible, often in the context of the righteous suffering for their faith or as a consequence of sin. They can be directed towards individuals, groups, or even God Himself.

1. Reproaches Against the Righteous:
The righteous often face reproaches from the ungodly. In the Psalms, David frequently laments the reproaches he endures from his enemies. For instance, in Psalm 69:9, he writes, "For zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me." This verse highlights how the faithful may bear reproaches intended for God, reflecting their close identification with Him.

2. Reproaches as a Test of Faith:
Reproaches can serve as a test of faith, challenging believers to remain steadfast. In the New Testament, Jesus warns His followers of the reproaches they will face for His name's sake. In Matthew 5:11, He states, "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me." Here, reproaches are portrayed as a cause for blessing, as they align believers with Christ's own sufferings.

3. Reproaches and Sin:
Reproaches can also be a consequence of sin, serving as a form of divine discipline. In Proverbs 14:34, it is written, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." This suggests that sin brings about reproach, not only on individuals but on entire communities, highlighting the communal impact of moral failings.

4. Bearing Reproaches for Christ:
The New Testament encourages believers to bear reproaches for the sake of Christ, viewing them as a participation in His sufferings. Hebrews 13:13 exhorts, "Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore." This call to bear reproach willingly underscores the honor and privilege of sharing in Christ's sufferings.

5. God's Response to Reproaches:
Scripture assures believers that God is aware of the reproaches they endure and will ultimately vindicate them. In Romans 15:3, Paul cites Psalm 69:9, applying it to Christ: "For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.'" This demonstrates that God, through Christ, has borne the ultimate reproach, providing a model and source of strength for believers.

Theological Implications:
Reproaches in the Bible serve as a reminder of the cost of discipleship and the reality of spiritual warfare. They call believers to a deeper reliance on God, trusting in His justice and ultimate vindication. The experience of reproach is not only a personal trial but also a communal one, as the body of Christ is called to support and uphold one another in the face of opposition.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to respond to reproaches with grace and perseverance, following the example of Christ. They are to view reproaches as opportunities for spiritual growth and as a testament to their faithfulness. The community of faith plays a crucial role in providing support and encouragement, helping individuals to bear reproaches with dignity and hope.
Greek
3680. oneidismos -- a reproach
... Word Origin from oneidizo Definition a reproach NASB Word Usage reproach (3),
reproaches (2). reproach. From oneidizo; contumely -- reproach. ...
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Strong's Hebrew
3639. kelimmah -- insult, reproach, ignominy
... from kalam Definition insult, reproach, ignominy NASB Word Usage disgrace (8), dishonor
(6), humiliation (7), insults (5), reproach (1), reproaches (1), shame ...
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2778a. charaph -- to reproach
... root Definition to reproach NASB Word Usage defied (2), defy (2), despised (1),
insult (1), reproach (7), reproached (8), reproaches (5), revile (2), reviled (1 ...
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2781. cherpah -- a reproach
... Word Origin from charaph Definition a reproach NASB Word Usage contempt (1), disgrace
(5), reproach (60), reproaches (2), scorn (3), shame (1), taunting (1). ...
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Library

Next He Reproaches them with their Luxury in Seeking Pleasure for ...
... Book 4 Chapter 19. Next he reproaches them with their luxury in seeking
pleasure for the sense of? 19. Next he reproaches them ...
/.../augustine/on christian doctrine in four books/chapter 19 next he reproaches.htm

But Since He Reproaches us with Too Great an Anxiety About the ...
... Chapter L. But since he reproaches us with too great an anxiety about the
body? But since he reproaches us with too great an anxiety ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen against celsus/chapter l but since he.htm

But Why Should I Prolong this Discussion? I Shall Take no Notice ...
... I shall take no notice of his reproaches and railings; I shall make no answer to
his violent attacks, that daily task of his, for which Porphyry sharpened his ...
/.../13 but why should i.htm

Petilianus Said: Over and Over Again He Reproaches the False ...
... Book II. Chapter 13. " 29. Petilianus said: Over and over again He
reproaches the FALSE speakers and liars? "29. Petilianus ...
/.../chapter 13 29 petilianus.htm

In the Next Place, Since He Reproaches us with the Existence of ...
... Chapter XII. In the next place, since he reproaches us with the existence
of heresies in Christianity? In the next place, since ...
/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xii in the next 2.htm

Argument: Octavius, Displeased at the Act of this Superstitious ...
... Chapter III."Argument: Octavius, Displeased at the Act of This Superstitious Man,
Sharply Reproaches Minucius, on the Ground that the Disgrace of This Wicked ...
/.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter iii argument octavius displeased at.htm

When He was Living at Rome He Wrote a Treatise on the Preservation ...
... and persecutors, and whoever else hate the Christian name, vied with one another
in copying out, because of the infamous charges and foul reproaches which it ...
/.../5 when he was living.htm

Psalm XCI.
... And yet what will a harsh word do to you? Nothing. Can the snares with which the
enemy entraps you by means of reproaches, do nothing to you? ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xci.htm

Hebrews x. 32-34
... which after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; [3175]
partly, whilst ye were made a gazing stock both by reproaches and afflictions ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxi hebrews x 32-34.htm

The Answer on their Remedies.
... And, by thus looking at the sufferings of all the saints, or indeed at those of
the Lord Himself, he will admit that the various reproaches as well as ...
/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xiv the answer on.htm

Thesaurus
Reproaches (19 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Reproaches (19 Occurrences). Matthew 27:44 And the robbers
also who had been crucified with him cast the same reproaches on him. (DBY) ...
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Insult (25 Occurrences)
... But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
(See NIV). ... The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me. ...
/i/insult.htm - 13k

Gazing-stock (2 Occurrences)
... 10:33, it is the translation of theatrizo, "to bring upon the theater," "to be made
a spectacle of," "made a gazing stock both by reproaches and afflictions ...
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Gazingstock (2 Occurrences)
... 10:33, it is the translation of theatrizo, "to bring upon the theater," "to be made
a spectacle of," "made a gazing stock both by reproaches and afflictions ...
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Insults (34 Occurrences)
... But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
(See NIV). ... The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me. ...
/i/insults.htm - 15k

Reproachers (1 Occurrence)
... Reproachers (1 Occurrence). Psalms 69:9 For zeal for Thy house hath consumed me,
And the reproaches of Thy reproachers Have fallen upon me. (YLT). ...
/r/reproachers.htm - 6k

Reviling (47 Occurrences)
... n.) of Revile. 2. (n.) Reproach; abuse; vilification. 3. (a.) Uttering reproaches;
containing reproaches. Multi-Version Concordance Reviling (47 Occurrences). ...
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Reproached (27 Occurrences)
... Romans 15:3 For even Christ didn't please himself. But, as it is written, "The
reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me." (WEB KJV ASV WBS NAS RSV). ...
/r/reproached.htm - 14k

Reproach (124 Occurrences)
... himself. But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you
fell on me." (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
/r/reproach.htm - 37k

Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)
... (b) The "reproaches" of 2:8, 10 presuppose the destruction of ... (b) Is it true that
the "reproaches" of 2:8, 10 presuppose the destruction of Jerusalem? ...
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Reproaches (19 Occurrences)

Matthew 27:44
And the robbers also who had been crucified with him cast the same reproaches on him.
(DBY)

Romans 15:3
For even Christ didn't please himself. But, as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
(KJV WBS)

Hebrews 10:33
partly, being exposed to both reproaches and oppressions; and partly, becoming partakers with those who were treated so.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)

Hebrews 11:26
because he deemed the reproaches which he might meet with in the service of the Christ to be greater riches than all the treasures of Egypt; for he fixed his gaze on the coming reward.
(WEY)

James 1:5
But if any one of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all freely and reproaches not, and it shall be given to him:
(DBY)

Psalms 44:16
At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.
(WEB NAS)

Psalms 55:12
For an enemy reproacheth me not, or I bear 'it', He who is hating me Hath not magnified himself against me, Or I hide from him.
(See NAS)

Psalms 57:3
He sendeth from the heaven, and saveth me, He reproached -- who is panting after me. Selah. God sendeth forth His kindness and His truth.
(See NAS)

Psalms 69:9
For the zeal of your house consumes me. The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)

Psalms 74:22
Arise, O God, plead Thine own cause; remember Thy reproach all the day at the hand of the base man.
(See NAS)

Psalms 119:42
So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
(WEB NAS)

Proverbs 17:5
Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
(WEB)

Proverbs 27:11
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
(See NAS RSV)

Isaiah 43:28
Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches.
(KJV DBY WBS)

Ezekiel 35:12
And thou shalt know that I Jehovah have heard all thy reproaches, which thou hast uttered against the mountains of Israel, saying, They are laid desolate, they are given us to devour.
(DBY)

Daniel 12:2
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
(See JPS YLT)

Hosea 12:14
Ephraim hath provoked most bitterly, And his blood on himself he leaveth, And his reproach turn back to him doth his Lord!
(See RSV)

Micah 2:6
Prophesy ye not, 'thus' they prophesy. They shall not prophesy to these: reproaches shall not depart.
(ASV NAS)

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