The meaning of “רָעַף”
Understanding râʻaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
distil, drop (down). - to drip 1) to trickle, drip 1a) (Qal) to trickle, drip 1b) (Hiphil) to trickle
רָעַף
distil, drop (down). - to drip 1) to trickle, drip 1a) (Qal) to trickle, drip 1b) (Hiphil) to trickle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 36:28 | “Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.” Word: רָעַף (râʻaph) | |
| Psalms 65:11 | “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.” Word: רָעַף (râʻaph) | |
| Psalms 65:12 | “They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side.” Word: רָעַף (râʻaph) | |
| Proverbs 3:20 | “By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.” Word: רָעַף (râʻaph) | |
| Isaiah 45:8 | “Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it.” Word: רָעַף (râʻaph) |
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