All 5 Uses of
reproach
in
Job
- 16:10 They have gaped upon me with their mouth; they have smitten me upon the cheek reproachfully; they have gathered themselves together against me.†
Chpt 16-20
- 19:3 These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.†
Chpt 16-20 *
- 19:5 If indeed ye will magnify yourselves against me, and plead against me my reproach: 19:6 Know now that God hath overthrown me, and hath compassed me with his net.†
Chpt 16-20
- 20:3 I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.†
Chpt 16-20
- 27:6 My righteousness I hold fast, and will not let it go: my heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.†
Chpt 26-30
Definition:
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(reproach) a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shameeditor's notes: The expression "beyond reproach" is often used to indicate that one must not only be careful to do everything right, but must be careful not to do anything that might make people suspect they did something wrong. For example, politicians often need to behave in a manner that is beyond reproach.
"Beyond reproach" can also suggest that something is perfect. More rarely, it can also be used to suggest that someone is too powerful or too well-connected to criticize.