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# reproach
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<!-- All forms of "reproach" have been removed from the ULB as of 4/22/2020. -->
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## Definition:
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To reproach someone means to criticize or disapprove of that person's character or behavior. A reproach is the negative comment about the person.
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* 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.
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* The word "reproach" could also be translated as "accusation" or "shame" or "disgrace."
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* To "reproach" could also be translated as to "rebuke" or to "accuse" or to "criticize," depending on the context.
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(See also: [accuse](../other/accuse.md), [rebuke](../other/rebuke.md), [shame](../other/shame.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Timothy 05:7-8](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/05/07)
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* [1 Timothy 06:13-14](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/06/13)
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* [Jeremiah 15:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/jer/15/15)
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* [Job 16:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/job/16/09)
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* [Proverbs 18:03](rc://en/tn/help/pro/18/03)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1442, H2659, H2778, H2781, H3637, H3639, H7036, G410, G423, G3059, G3679, G3680, G5195, G5196
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