Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רָפָא”
Understanding Râphâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or רָפָה Râphâh (raw-faw'); probably the same as רָפָא; giant Rapha. - § Rapha = "tall" - Rapha or Raphah, the name of t...
H7498
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רָפָא
Phoneticraw-faw'
TransliterationRâphâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or רָפָה Râphâh (raw-faw'); probably the same as רָפָא; giant Rapha. - § Rapha = "tall" - Rapha or Raphah, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Binea and a descendant of Saul 2) son of Benjamin
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 8:2 | “Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.” Word: רָפָא (Râphâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:37 | “And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:” Word: רָפָא (Râphâʼ) |