גָּדַף
ga.daph (H1442)
to blaspheme
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The Hebrew lemma גָּדַף (H1442), ga.daph, refers to an act of blasphemy. The word's meaning is not limited to speaking against God, but rather it encompasses any form of reviling, cursing, or speaking evil about someone or something, implying disrespect or contempt. Ga.daph is used in various contexts throughout the Bible, indicating a range of usage from direct insults (e.g., to a person) to indirect forms of disrespect (e.g., speaking evil about a leader or institution). It emphasizes the idea that not only direct curses but also any malicious or contemptuous language can be considered blasphemous. Given its seven occurrences in Scripture, ga.daph carries significant weight in the biblical narrative, highlighting the gravity of treating others with disrespect, disregard, or contempt. Its use underscores the importance of treating others with kindness, respect, and integrity.
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“ ‘But the soul who does anything with a high hand, whether he is native-born or a foreigner, blasphemes Yahweh. That soul shall be cut off from among his people.
Isaiah said to them, “Tell your master this: ‘Yahweh says, “Don’t be afraid of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Whom have you defied and blasphemed? Against whom have you exalted your voice and lifted up your eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel!
at the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.
Isaiah said to them, “Tell your master, ‘Yahweh says, “Don’t be afraid of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Whom have you defied and blasphemed? Against whom have you exalted your voice and lifted up your eyes on high? Against the Holy One of Israel.
“Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them, ‘The Lord Yahweh says: “Moreover, in this your fathers have blasphemed me, in that they have committed a trespass against me.