Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רִיפָה”
Understanding rîyphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or רִפָה riphâh (ree-faw'); from רוּף ground corn, wheat. - (only plural), grits (as pounded) 1) a grain or fruit (for g...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רִיפָה
Phoneticree-faw'
Transliterationrîyphâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or רִפָה riphâh (ree-faw'); from רוּף ground corn, wheat. - (only plural), grits (as pounded) 1) a grain or fruit (for grinding) 1a) meaning dubious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 17:19 | “And the woman took and spread a covering over the well’s mouth, and spread ground corn thereon; and the thing was not known.” Word: רִיפָה (rîyphâh) | |
| Proverbs 27:22 | “Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.” Word: רִיפָה (rîyphâh) |