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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]
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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 confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed. H2659
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:5 - They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. H2659
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:4 - Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion H2659 that devise my hurt.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:26 - Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion H2659 together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:14 - Let them be ashamed and confounded H2659 together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:2 - Let them be ashamed and confounded H2659 that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:24 - My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, H2659 that seek my hurt.
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:17 - Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, H2659 and perish:
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:5 - A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. H2659
Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:26 - He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. H2659
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:29 - For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded H2659 for the gardens that ye have chosen.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 24:23 - Then the moon shall be confounded, H2659 and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:9 - The earth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed H2659 and hewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 54:4 - Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: H2659 for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.
Unchecked Copy BoxJer 15:9 - She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath given up the ghost; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she hath been ashamed and confounded: H2659 and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the LORD.
Unchecked Copy BoxJer 50:12 - Your mother shall be sore confounded; she that bare you shall be ashamed: H2659 behold, the hindermost of the nations shall be a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert.
Unchecked Copy BoxMic 3:7 - Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: H2659 yea, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God.
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