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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 40:15＝Psalm 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).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:20 - They are distressed, because they had been confident; they arrive there, only to be disappointed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:5 - Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:4 - May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:26 - May all who gloat over my distress be put to shame and confusion; may all who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:14 - May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:2 - May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:24 - My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 83:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:17 - May they ever be ashamed and dismayed; may they perish in disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:5 - The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:26 - Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:29

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:29 - “You will be ashamed because of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be disgraced because of the gardens that you have chosen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 24:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:23 - The moon will be dismayed, the sun ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before its elders—with great glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 33:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:9 - The land dries up and wastes away, Lebanon is ashamed and withers; Sharon is like the Arabah, and Bashan and Carmel drop their leaves.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 54:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:4 - “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 15:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:9 - The mother of seven will grow faint and breathe her last. Her sun will set while it is still day; she will be disgraced and humiliated. I will put the survivors to the sword before their enemies,”

declares the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 50:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:12 - your mother will be greatly ashamed; she who gave you birth will be disgraced. She will be the least of the nations— a wilderness, a dry land, a desert.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 3:7 - The seers will be ashamed and the diviners disgraced. They will all cover their faces because there is no answer from God.”
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