Strong’s H2781

חֶרְפָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

cherpah

Pronunciation

kher-PAH

Definition

Reproach, disgrace, shame, scorn, insult

Meaning

contumely, disgrace, the pudenda

Usage

The Hebrew word "cherpah" primarily denotes a state of disgrace or shame brought upon an individual or group. It is often used in the context of public humiliation or insult, where one's honor is tarnished. In the biblical narrative, "cherpah" can refer to both the subjective feeling of shame and the objective state of being disgraced by others.

Bible references

Genesis 30:23;Genesis 34:14;Joshua 5:9;1 Samuel 11:2;1 Samuel 17:26;1 Samuel 25:39;2 Samuel 13:13;Nehemiah 1:3;Nehemiah 2:17;Nehemiah 4:4;Nehemiah 5:9;Job 16:10;Job 19:5;Psalm 15:3;Psalm 22:6;Psalm 31:11;Psalm 39:8;Psalm 44:13;Psalm 69:7;Psalm 69:9;Psalm 69:10;Psalm 69:19;Psalm 69:20;Psalm 71:13;Psalm 74:22