Proverbs 18:3 — Word Study
WLCבְּֽבוֹא־ רָ֭שָׁע בָּ֣א גַם־ בּ֑וּז וְֽעִם־ קָל֥וֹן חֶרְפָּֽה׃
BSAWith a wicked [man]râshâʻ [morally wrong, guilty of sin] comesbôwʼ [also, even] contemptbûwz [disrespect, scorn] as wellgam and shameqâlôwn [feeling of, dishonor, low opinion] is accompanied byʻim [together with, scorn] disgracecherpâh
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּֽבוֹא־ | when comes | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| רָ֭שָׁע | a wicked [person] | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| בָּ֣א | it comes | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| גַם־ | also | Adverb |
| בּ֑וּז | contempt | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְֽעִם־ | and with | Conjunction, preposition |
| קָל֥וֹן | shame | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| חֶרְפָּֽה׃ | reproach | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace. |
| KJV | When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. |
| ASV | When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach. |
| YLT | With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame — reproach. |
| WEB | When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace. |
| BBE | When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame. |
All translations agree on the key terms in this verse.
The sentence is structured with two main clauses connected by a conjunction, highlighting the relationship between wickedness and its consequences.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectרָשָׁע
verbבּוֹא
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Deep Study — Proverbs 18:3
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Context — Wisdom Literature of Proverbsgenerated
Proverbs 18:3 highlights the negative consequences that accompany wicked individuals, emphasizing that their presence brings not only contempt but also shame and disgrace. This verse fits within a series of proverbs that contrast the behaviors and outcomes of the wise versus the foolish, encouraging readers to reflect on the moral implications of their associations.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 11:2 | When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. |
| 2 | Proverbs 22:10 | Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease. |
| 3 | Proverbs 29:16 | When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 20:30 | Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the disgrace of the mother who bore you? |
| 5 | Nehemiah 4:4 | Hear us, O God, for we are despised. Turn their scorn back upon their own heads, and let them be taken as plunder to a land of captivity. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — רָשָׁע, Ra.sho'generated
The term רָשָׁע (ra'sha) refers to a wicked person, someone who is morally wrong and guilty of sin. It is a noun describing individuals who act against God's laws and moral standards, often leading to negative consequences in their lives and the lives of those around them.
This word is used frequently in the Hebrew Bible to depict those who oppose righteousness and justice. The parsing indicates it is a masculine singular noun, emphasizing that it refers to a specific individual rather than a general category.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is viewed through the lens of the Berean Standard Bible, which employs the term wicked to translate רָשָׁע.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of two main clauses, with the first clause introducing the subject רָשָׁע (wicked person) and the action of coming, while the second clause describes the consequences of that action, namely בּוּז (contempt) and קָלוֹן (shame).
The structure emphasizes the relationship between the wicked person and the negative outcomes that follow, illustrating a cause-and-effect dynamic typical of wisdom literature.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, רָשָׁע is rendered as ἀσεβὴς (asebēs), which carries a similar connotation of wickedness but may emphasize irreverence towards God. This choice highlights the moral implications of being wicked.
The Greek term בּוּז is translated as καταφρονεῖ (kataphronei), indicating a strong sense of scorn or disdain, which aligns with the Hebrew meaning but adds a layer of emotional intensity.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 18:3 tells us that a wicked person brings along contempt and shame. This verse is part of a collection of wise sayings that reflect on the consequences of foolish and wicked behavior, encouraging readers to consider the moral implications of their associations.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that being around wicked individuals often leads to feelings of disrespect and scorn, affecting not just the wicked person but also those around them.
Shame refers to the feelings of dishonor that arise from wrongdoing, while disgrace is the public acknowledgment of that shame, indicating a loss of reputation.
Understanding wickedness helps individuals recognize the consequences of immoral behavior and encourages them to seek righteousness and wisdom.
This verse serves as a reminder to be cautious about the company we keep, as associations with wicked individuals can lead to negative consequences in our own lives.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some examples of contempt I have witnessed in my own life?
- How can I ensure that I surround myself with wise individuals rather than wicked ones?
- In what ways can I address feelings of shame or dishonor in my life?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of morality and relationships?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers referenced this verse to discuss the nature of wickedness and its consequences, providing insights into moral behavior.
As to [the Arians’] blasphemous position that “the Son knows not the Father perfectly,” we ought not to wonder at it; for having once set themselves to fight against Christ, they contradict even his express words, since he says,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 18 →
Just as men who plunge into the deep, the deeper they go down, they descend into darker and deeper places, so it is with humankind. For they did not keep to idolatry in a simple form, nor did they abide in that with which they began.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 18 →
“When the godless fall to the depths of evil, they lose all sense of respect.” It is a terrible thing, you see, dearly beloved, a terrible thing to fall into the clutches of the devil.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 18 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 18:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhen the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt,.... When he comes into the world, as Aben Ezra; as soon as he is born, he is liable to contempt, being born in sin; but this is true of all:
Read John Gill on Proverbs 18 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWhen the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. When the wicked cometh, then cometh (also) contempt.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 18 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWhen the wicked cometh into any place or company, then cometh also contempt; either, 1. Passively; he is justly contemned and reproached by those who converse with him. Or rather, 2. Actively; he despiseth and scorneth all instruction and reproof, neither fearing God nor reverencing man; for he seems here to note his sin rather than his punishment. And with ignominy reproach; and he doth not only contemn others in his heart, but showeth his contempt of them by ignominious and reproachful expressions and carriages.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 18 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 18:3 When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.Ver. 3. When the wicked cometh, then cometh contempt.] It comes into the world with him, so the Hebrew doctors expound it. He is born a contemner of God, of his people, and of his ordinances, being "vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind," and having a base esteem of others, in comparison of himself. Thus "vain man would be wise," yea, the only wise, "though man be born like a wild ass’ s colt," and so he could not but confess, would he but consult a while with himself. But he doth with himself as some people do by dogs and monkeys, which they know to be paltry carrion beasts, and yet they set great…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 18 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(3) When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt.—Comp. the whole burden of Psalms 106, that sorrow and shame follow sin.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 18 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 3. When the wicked cometh, c.] would it not be better to read this verse thus? "When the wicked cometh contempt cometh and with ignominy cometh reproach." A wicked man is despised even by the wicked. He who falls under ignominy falls under reproach.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 18 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3. with ignominy reproach] Or, with ignominy cometh reproach. As shame is inseparable from wickedness, so is reproach from ignominy, i.e. ignominious character and conduct (“a shameful deed,” Gesen.; “turpi mores, turpiter facta,” Maur.). The rendering, however, of A.V. gives a good sense: when the wicked cometh, all these evil things, contempt, ignominy and reproach, come with him.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 18 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWith ignominy - Better, “together with baseness comes reproach.” The outer shame follows close upon the inner.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 18 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace.
With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.
When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.
Tyndale line
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach.
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach.
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.
Strictly literal
When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame — reproach.
Contempt has also come with the coming of the wicked, || And with shame—reproach.
When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with dishonorable acts, disgrace.
When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him— along with shame and reproach.
From the Latin
The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sins, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him.
Simplified
With wickedness comes contempt; with dishonor comes disgrace.
When the evil-doer comes, a low opinion comes with him, and with the loss of honour comes shame.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text of Proverbs 18:3 reads: 'בְּֽבוֹא־ רָ֭שָׁע בָּ֣א גַם־ בּ֑וּז וְֽעִם־ קָל֥וֹן חֶרְפָּֽה׃', which translates to 'With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.' The Septuagint, while not providing a direct translation, shows that five of the eight words correspond to the Hebrew text, indicating a degree of agreement, although the exact phrasing and structure differ. There are no significant variations noted in the Samaritan Pentateuch or the Dead Sea Scrolls for this verse, suggesting a consistent understanding across these texts.
בְּֽבוֹא־ רָ֭שָׁע בָּ֣א גַם־ בּ֑וּז וְֽעִם־ קָל֥וֹן חֶרְפָּֽה׃
5 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 18:3
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בּוֹא (bo) is a Hebrew verb meaning to come or go in, with a wide range of applications including entering, arriving, and bringing in. It can refer to both physical movement and abstract concepts like events coming to pass. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal (to come), Hiphil (to cause to come), and Hophal (to be brought). There is no significant disagreement among lexicons regarding its meanings.
בּוֹא 2569 vb. come in, come, go in, go
Qal
come in
come (approach, arrive)
go, i.e. walk, associate with
go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
Hiph.
cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
Hoph.
be brought in (of pers. and things)
be brought
be introduced, put
base
H935 בּוֹא come in, come, go in, go .. come in
. come (approach, arrive)
. go, i.e. walk, associate with
. go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
. . cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
. cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
. . be brought in (of pers. and things)
. be brought
. be introduced, put
935 bow' bo
a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of
applications):--abide, apply, attain, X be, befall, +
besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, X
certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out,
upon, to pass), depart, X doubtless again, + eat, + employ,
(cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be
fallen, fetch, + follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war),
grant, + have, X indeed, (in-)vade, lead, lift (up), mention,
pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, X (well) stricken
(in age), X surely, take (in), way.
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): come.
: come/go_in
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
1a5) to go
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to lead in
1b2) to carry in
1b3) to bring in, cause to come in, gather, cause to come, bring near, bring against, bring upon
1b4) to bring to pass
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be brought, brought in
1c2) to be introduced, be put
לְב֥וֹא (bo) — Lebo-(Hamath).
This name means to go in, enter
Combined with cha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574)
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): towards.
: towards/entrance
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to someone who is wicked or criminal, encompassing meanings such as guilty and ungodly. It is derived from a root that implies moral wrongdoing. The term is used to describe individuals who are hostile to God or guilty of sin against others.
רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal
base
H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal
7563 rasha` raw-shaw'
from 7561; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad
person:--+ condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did
wrong.
see HEBREW for 07561
רָשָׁע (ra.sah) — wicked.
1) wicked, criminal
1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)
1b) wicked (hostile to God)
1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Adj — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
בּוֹא (bo) is a Hebrew verb meaning to come or go in, with a wide range of applications including entering, arriving, and bringing in. It can refer to both physical movement and abstract concepts like events coming to pass. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal (to come), Hiphil (to cause to come), and Hophal (to be brought). There is no significant disagreement among lexicons regarding its meanings.
בּוֹא 2569 vb. come in, come, go in, go
Qal
come in
come (approach, arrive)
go, i.e. walk, associate with
go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
Hiph.
cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
Hoph.
be brought in (of pers. and things)
be brought
be introduced, put
base
H935 בּוֹא come in, come, go in, go .. come in
. come (approach, arrive)
. go, i.e. walk, associate with
. go from speaker, but with limit of motion given
. . cause to come in, bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals)
. cause to come, bring, bring near, etc. (animate obj.)
. . be brought in (of pers. and things)
. be brought
. be introduced, put
935 bow' bo
a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of
applications):--abide, apply, attain, X be, befall, +
besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, X
certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out,
upon, to pass), depart, X doubtless again, + eat, + employ,
(cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be
fallen, fetch, + follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war),
grant, + have, X indeed, (in-)vade, lead, lift (up), mention,
pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, X (well) stricken
(in age), X surely, take (in), way.
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): come.
: come/go_in
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
1a5) to go
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to lead in
1b2) to carry in
1b3) to bring in, cause to come in, gather, cause to come, bring near, bring against, bring upon
1b4) to bring to pass
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be brought, brought in
1c2) to be introduced, be put
לְב֥וֹא (bo) — Lebo-(Hamath).
This name means to go in, enter
Combined with cha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574)
בּוֹא (bo) — to come (in): towards.
: towards/entrance
1) to go in, enter, come, go, come in
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to enter, come in
1a2) to come
1a2a) to come with
1a2b) to come upon, fall or light upon, attack (enemy)
1a2c) to come to pass
1a3) to attain to
1a4) to be enumerated
HVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
גַּם (gam) is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'moreover,' indicating addition or emphasis. It can express various nuances, such as 'even,' 'indeed,' or 'but.' The term is often used in a correlational manner, as in 'both...and.' It appears in contexts that require clarification or reinforcement of a statement.
גַּם 768 adv. denoting addition, also, moreover, yea
base
H1571 גַּם denoting addition, also, moreover, yea
1571 gam gam
by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather;
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea,
though; often repeated as correl. both...and:--again, alike,
also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and , but, either...or,
even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover,
nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea.
גַּם (gam) — also.
1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea
1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis)
1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative)
1c) even (for stress)
1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax)
1e) also (of correspondence or retribution)
1f) but, yet, though (adversative)
1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case)
2) (TWOT) again, alike
Adv — AdverbHD
ol'-so: In the Greek kai, when it is equivalent to "also" or "even," is always placed before the word or phrase which it is intended to emphasize (e.g. Ac 12:3; 1 Joh 4:21). Mt 6:14 should therefore read, "Your heavenly Father will forgive you also"; Lu 6:13, "Whom also he named apostles"; Heb 8:6, "The mediator of a better covenant also"; and 1Th 4:14, `If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also (we believe that) those who are fallen asleep in Jesus, God will bring with Him.'
בּוּז (buwz) means contempt, indicating a sense of disrespect or disdain. It can arise from various sources, including evil, prosperity, or judgment. The term appears in contexts related to divine judgment, suggesting a serious tone in its usage.
בּוּז n.m. contempt
contempt
judicial, poured out by God, in judgment
base
H937 בּוּז contempt
937 buwz booz
from 936; disrespect:--contempt(-uously), despised, shamed.
see HEBREW for 0936
בּוּז (buz) — contempt.
1) contempt
1a) springing from evil
1b) springing from prosperity
1c) springing from judgment
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with' and covers a range of relationships, including companionship, locality, and possession. It can imply actions done jointly, equality, or even opposition in contexts like combat. The related form מֵעִם (me.im) means 'from with' or 'beside.' The entries reflect various nuances but do not present significant disagreement.
עִם prep. with
of fellowship and companionship
of aid
Of actions done jointly with another
If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against
Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another
Of a common lot together with the wicked
Of equality or resemblance generally aid
Of time, as long as
Of a locality, close to, beside
Of persons, עִם is spec.
in the house or family or service of
In possession of
In the custody or care of
Beside = except
With = friendly with
Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
base
מֵעִם 72 from with or beside
base
H5973a עִם with . of fellowship and companionship
. Of a locality, close to, beside
. Of persons, עִם is spec. . in the house or family or service of
. In possession of
. In the custody or care of
. Beside = except
. With = friendly with
. Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
. Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
H5973b מֵעִם from with, beside
5973 `im eem
from 6004; adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction
with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with;
often with prepositional prefix (and then usually
unrepresented in English):--accompanying, against, and, as (X
long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from
(among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-)to,
with(-al).
see HEBREW for 06004
עִם (im) — with.
1) with
1a) with
1b) against
1c) toward
1d) as long as
מֵעִם (me.im) — from with.
1a) beside, except
1b) in spite of
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
קָלוֹן (qalown) refers to concepts of dishonor and shame, encompassing personal disgrace and national ignominy. It is derived from the root meaning associated with disgrace. The entries consistently highlight its negative connotations related to reputation and honor.
קָלוֹן n.m. ignominy, dishonour
base
H7036 קָלוֹן ignominy, dishonour
7036 qalown kaw-lone'
from 7034; disgrace; (by implication) the pudenda:--
confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame.
see HEBREW for 07034
קָלוֹן (qa.lon) — dishonor.
1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy
1a) ignominy (of nation)
1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
sham (bosh, "to be ashamed," bosheth, "shame," qalon; aischune, "ignominy," atimia, "dishonor," and other words): An oft-recurring word in Scripture almost uniformly bound up with a sense of sin and guilt. It is figuratively set forth as a wild beast (Jer 3:24), a Nessus-garment (Jer 3:25), a blight (Jer 20:18), a sin against one's own soul (Hab 2:10), and twice as the condensed symbol of Hebrew abomination--Baal (Jer 11:13 margin; Ho 9:10 margin; see ISH-BOSHETH). It is bracketed with defeat (Isa 30:3), reproach…
חֶרְפָּה (cherpah) means reproach or taunt, often associated with shame or disgrace. It can refer to the condition of being reproached or the object of reproach itself. The word is derived from חָרַף (charaf), which relates to scorn or rebuke.
חֶרְפָּה n.f. reproach
taunt of enemy
reproach which rests upon one, condition of shame, disgrace
a reproach, the object of reproach, the person or thing reproached
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H2781 חֶרְפָּה reproach . taunt of enemy
. reproach which rests upon one, condition of shame, disgrace
. a reproach, the object of reproach, the person or thing reproached
2781 cherpah kher-paw'
from 2778; contumely, disgrace, the pudenda:--rebuke,
reproach(-fully), shame.
see HEBREW for 02778
חֶרְפָּה (cher.pah) — reproach.
1) reproach, scorn
1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy)
1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace)
1c) a reproach (an object)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa