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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:

• 1 Timothy 05:7-8
• 1 Timothy 06:13-14
• Jeremiah 15:15-16
• Job 16:9-10
• Proverbs 18:03

Word Data:

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