Strong's Lexicon gidduph: Blasphemy, reviling, reproach Original Word: גִּדּוּף Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּדַף (gadaph), meaning "to revile" or "to blaspheme." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G987 (βλασφημία, blasphēmia): Blasphemy, slander, detraction, speech injurious to another's good name. - G988 (βλασφημέω, blasphēmeō): To blaspheme, to speak reproachfully, rail at, revile. Usage: The term "gidduph" refers to the act of speaking against or showing contempt for God, often translated as "blasphemy" or "reviling" in English. It denotes a serious offense in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting a deep disrespect or irreverence towards the divine. The usage of "gidduph" underscores the gravity of words spoken against God or sacred matters, highlighting the importance of reverence and respect in speech. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, blasphemy was considered a grave sin, as it directly violated the sanctity of God's name and character. The cultural context of the Hebrew Bible places a strong emphasis on the power of words and the importance of maintaining the holiness of God's name. The Israelites were commanded to uphold the sanctity of God's name, and blasphemy was seen as a direct challenge to God's authority and holiness. This reflects the broader Ancient Near Eastern understanding of the divine, where the spoken word held significant power and influence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gadaph Definition revilings, reviling words NASB Translation revilement (1), revilings (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּדּוּפִים noun masculine plural revilings, reviling words — ׳ג Isaiah 43:28; construct ׳גִּדֻּפֵ Zephaniah 2:8; suffix גִּדֻּפֹתָם Isaiah 51:7 between men, Isaiah 43:28 ("" חֵרֶם); Isaiah 51:7; Zephaniah 2:8 (both "" חֶרְמָּה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reproach, reviling Or (shortened) gidduph {ghid-doof'}; and (feminine) gidduphah {ghid-doo-faw'}; or gidduphah {ghid-doo-faw'}; from gduwphah; vilification -- reproach, reviling. see HEBREW gduwphah Forms and Transliterations וְגִדּוּפֵ֖י וּמִגִּדֻּפֹתָ֖ם וגדופי ומגדפתם לְגִדּוּפִֽים׃ לגדופים׃ lə·ḡid·dū·p̄îm legidduFim ləḡiddūp̄îm ū·mig·gid·du·p̄ō·ṯām umiggiddufoTam ūmiggiddup̄ōṯām vegidduFei wə·ḡid·dū·p̄ê wəḡiddūp̄êLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 43:28 HEB: יַעֲקֹ֔ב וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְגִדּוּפִֽים׃ ס NAS: to the ban and Israel to revilement. KJV: and Israel to reproaches. INT: Jacob and Israel to revilement Isaiah 51:7 Zephaniah 2:8 3 Occurrences |
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