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
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:2

Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.

1 Chronicles 8:37

And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:

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?