Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נָפִישׁ”
Understanding Nâphîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Naphish. - § Naphish or Nephish = "refreshment" - Naphish, a son of Ishmael, and his posterity 1) the next to last son o...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נָפִישׁ
Phoneticnaw-feesh'
TransliterationNâphîysh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Naphish. - § Naphish or Nephish = "refreshment" - Naphish, a son of Ishmael, and his posterity 1) the next to last son of Ishmael 2) an Arabian tribe
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:15 | “Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:” Word: נָפִישׁ (Nâphîysh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:31 | “Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.” Word: נָפִישׁ (Nâphîysh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 5:19 | “And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.” Word: נָפִישׁ (Nâphîysh) |