All 8 Uses
reproach
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- 6:33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.†
Chpt 6 *reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.†
Chpt 14reproacheth = criticizesstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She reproacheth" in older English, today we say "She reproaches."
- 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.†
Chpt 14reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.†
Chpt 17reproacheth = criticizesstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She reproacheth" in older English, today we say "She reproaches."
- 18:3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.†
Chpt 18reproach = a criticism; or to express criticism
- 19:26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.†
Chpt 19
- 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.†
Chpt 22
- 27:11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.†
Chpt 27reproacheth = criticizesstandard suffix: Today, the suffix "-eth" is replaced by "-s", so that where they said "She reproacheth" in older English, today we say "She reproaches."
Definitions:
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(1)
(reproach) a criticism; or to express criticism or disappointment -- especially where a relationship makes the disapproval result in disappointment or shameThe 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. - (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)