The meaning of “נָפִישׁ”

Understanding Nâphîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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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

3 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 25:15	“Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:”
1 Chronicles 1:31	“Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.”
1 Chronicles 5:19	“And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Genesis1

1 Chronicles2

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