Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2659

Strong's H2659 · Hebrew

חָפֵר

châphêr · /khaw-fare'/

Number
H2659
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָפֵר
Transliteration
châphêr
Pronunciation
khaw-fare'
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach

KJV: be ashamed, be confounded, be brought to confusion (unto shame), come (be put to) shame, bring reproach.

Root / derivation: a primitive root (perhaps rather the same as H2658 (חָפַר) through the idea of detection);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָפֵר across 10 verses.

shame3×
ashamed2×
confounded2×
confusion2×
reproach1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Job1 verse
Psalms7 verses
Psalms 34:5

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. were lightened: or, they flowed unto him

Psalms 35:4

Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.

Psalms 35:26

Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

Psalms 40:14

Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.

Psalms 70:2

Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.

Psalms 71:24

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.

Psalms 83:17

Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:

Proverbs2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2659 (châphêr) mean?

to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach

How many times does H2659 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2659 (חָפֵר) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “shame.”

How is châphêr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2659 is rendered as “shame” (3×), “ashamed” (2×), “confounded” (2×), “confusion” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָפֵר come from?

a primitive root (perhaps rather the same as H2658 (חָפַר) through the idea of detection);