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Lexicon :: Strong's H2659 - ḥāp̄ēr

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חָפֵר
Transliteration
ḥāp̄ēr
Pronunciation
khaw-fare'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [perhaps rath, the same as חָפַר (H2658) through the idea of detection]
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 715

Strong’s Definitions

חָפֵר châphêr, khaw-fare'; a primitive root (perhaps rather the same as H2658 through the idea of detection); to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach:—be ashamed, be confounded, be brought to confusion (unto shame), come (be put to) shame, bring reproach.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's H2659 in the following manner: confounded (6x), ashamed (4x), shame (4x), confusion (2x), reproach (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's H2659 in the following manner: confounded (6x), ashamed (4x), shame (4x), confusion (2x), reproach (1x).
  1. to be ashamed, be confounded, be abashed, feel abashed

    1. (Qal) to be ashamed, be abashed

    2. (Hiphil) to display shame, demonstrate shame, cause embarrassment

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָפֵר châphêr, khaw-fare'; a primitive root (perhaps rather the same as H2658 through the idea of detection); to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach:—be ashamed, be confounded, be brought to confusion (unto shame), come (be put to) shame, bring reproach.
STRONGS H2659: Abbreviations
† II. [חָפֵר] verb be abashed, ashamed (Targum חֲפַר Proverbs 13:5, מַחְמְּרָנָא one causing shame Proverbs 19:26; Syriac rfpo, especially Aph. be ashamed, put to shame; Arabic خَغَرَ be bashful, خَغِرً shy, bashful; Ethiopic ኀፈረ፡ be ashamed, blush) —
Qal Perfect 3rd person feminine singular חָֽפְרָה Jeremiah 50:12; וְחָֽפְרָה consecutive Isaiah 24:23; וְחָפֵ֑רָה Jeremiah 15:9; חָֽפְרוּ Psalm 71:24; וְחָֽפְרוּ consecutive Micah 3:7; Imperfect יַחְפְּרוּ Psalm 35:4 + 4 times; יֶחְפָּ֑רוּ Psalm 34:6; וַיֶּחְפָּ֑רוּ Job 6:20; תַּחְפְּרוּ Isaiah 1:29; — be abashed, ashamed, said of face Psalm 34:6 (avoided by looking to י׳); elsewhere always || בּוֺשׁ, of enemies of righteousness Psalm 71:24; Psalm 35:4; Psalm 35:26; Psalm 40:15Psalm 70:3; Psalm 83:18; of idolaters Isaiah 1:29; diviners Micah 3:7; of distressed Jerusalem Jeremiah 15:9; so of Babylon Jeremiah 50:12; of moon Isaiah 24:33; be put to shame (disappointment), of caravans looking for water Job 6:20.
Hiph. Perfect הֶחְפִּיר Isaiah 33:9; Imperfect יַחְפִּיר Proverbs 13:5; תַּחְפִּ֫ירִי Isaiah 54:4; Participle מַחְפִּיר Proverbs 19:26; — display shame, figurative of Lebanon Isaiah 33:9 (|| קָמַ֑ל 'dried up' Che); of Israel Isaiah 54:4 (|| בּוֺשׁ Qal); of an unfilial son, cause shame Proverbs 19:26 (|| מֵבִישׁ); compare Proverbs 13:5 of wicked (|| יבאישׁ : see באשׁ Hiph. above).
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Job

6:20; 6:20

Psalms

34:6; 34:6; 35:4; 35:4; 35:26; 40:15; 70:3; 71:24; 71:24; 83:18

Proverbs

13:5; 13:5; 13:5; 19:26; 19:26; 19:26

Isaiah

1:29; 1:29; 24:23; 33:9; 33:9; 54:4; 54:4

Jeremiah

15:9; 15:9; 50:12; 50:12

Micah

3:7; 3:7

H2659

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2659 matches the Hebrew חָפֵר (ḥāp̄ēr),
which occurs 17 times in 17 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:20 -

“They were put to shame and disappointed because they had trusted [that they would find water];

They came there and were ashamed.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:5 -

They looked to Him and were radiant;

Their faces will never blush in shame or confusion.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:4 -

Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life;

Let those be turned back [in defeat] and humiliated who plot evil against me.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:26 -

Let those be ashamed and humiliated together who rejoice at my distress;

Let those be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves over me.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:14 -

Let those be ashamed and humiliated together

Who seek my life to destroy it;

Let those be turned back [in defeat] and dishonored

Who delight in my hurt.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:2 -

Let those be ashamed and humiliated

Who seek my life;

Let them be turned back and humiliated

Who delight in my hurt.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:24 -

My tongue also will speak of Your righteousness all day long;

For they are ashamed, for they are humiliated who seek my injury.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:17 -

Let them be ashamed and dismayed forever;

Yes, let them be humiliated and perish,

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:5 -

A righteous man hates lies,

But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:26 -

He who assaults his father and chases away his mother

Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:29 -

For you will be ashamed [of the degradation] of the oaks in which you took [idolatrous] pleasure,

And you will be ashamed of the gardens [of passion] which you have chosen [for pagan worship].

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:23 -

Then the full moon will be embarrassed and the sun ashamed,

For the LORD of hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem,

And His glory and brilliance will shine before His elders.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:9 -

The land mourns and dries out,

Lebanon is shamed and [its lush foliage] withers;

[fn]Sharon is like a desert plain,

And [fn]Bashan and [Mount] Carmel shake off their leaves.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:4 -

“Do not fear, for you will not be put to shame,

And do not feel humiliated or ashamed, for you will not be disgraced.

For you will forget the shame of your youth,

And you will no longer remember the disgrace of your widowhood.

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:9 -

“She who has borne seven [sons] languishes;

She has breathed out her soul.

Her sun has set while it was still day;

She has been shamed and humiliated.

So I will hand over [the rest of] the survivors to the sword

Before their enemies,” says the LORD.

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:12 -

Your mother [Babylon] shall be greatly shamed;

She who gave you birth will be ashamed.

Behold, she will be the least of the nations,

A wilderness, a parched land and a desert.

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 3:7 -

The seers shall be ashamed

And the diviners discredited and embarrassed;

Indeed, they shall all cover their mouths [in shame]

Because there is no answer from God.

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