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reproach, reproaches, reproached, reproaching, reproachfully

Definition:

To reproach someone means to criticize or disapprove of that person's character or behavior. A reproach is the negative comment about the person.

  • Saying that a person is "above reproach" or "beyond reproach" or "without reproach" means that this person behaves in a God-honoring way and there is little or nothing that could be said in criticism of him.
  • The word "reproach" could also be translated as "accusation" or "shame" or "disgrace."
  • "To reproach" could also be translated as "to rebuke" or "to accuse" or "to criticize," depending on the context.

(See also: accuse, rebuke, shame)

Bible References:

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  • Strong's: H1421, H1442, H2617, H2659, H2778, H2781, H3637, H3639, H7036, G410, G423, G819, G3059, G3679, G3680, G3681, G5195, G5196, G5484