Lexicon gidduph: Blasphemy, reviling, reproach Original Word: גִּדּוּף 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 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּדַף (gadaph), which means to revile or blaspheme.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3680 (ὀνειδισμός, oneidismos): This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to denote reproach or reviling, similar to the Hebrew concept of גִּדּוּף. It appears in contexts where individuals are mocked or scorned for their faith, as seen in Romans 15:3, "For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.'" This highlights the continuity of the theme of vilification across both Testaments, emphasizing the enduring significance of maintaining reverence for the divine. Usage: The term גִּדּוּף is used in the context of blasphemy or reviling, particularly against God. It is a serious offense in the biblical context, often associated with severe consequences. Context: • Contextual Background: In the Hebrew Bible, blasphemy is considered a grave sin, as it involves showing disrespect or contempt for God. The act of גִּדּוּף is not merely about using offensive language but is seen as a direct affront to the divine character and authority of God. 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 |