Word Study
The meaning of “רָפָא”
Understanding Râphâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
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
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רָפָא' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 8:2?