Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָרַף”
Understanding ʻâraph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
drop (down). - to droop - hence, to drip 1) to drop, drip 1a) (Qal) to drop, trickle
H6201
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָרַף
Phoneticaw-raf'
Transliterationʻâraph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
drop (down). - to droop - hence, to drip 1) to drop, drip 1a) (Qal) to drop, trickle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:2 | “My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:” Word: עָרַף (ʻâraph) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:28 | “Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.” Word: עָרַף (ʻâraph) |