Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “רְפֻאָה”
Understanding rᵉphuʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine passive participle of רָפָא heal(-ed), medicine. - a medicament 1) remedy, medicine
H7499
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
רְפֻאָה
Phoneticref-oo-aw'
Transliterationrᵉphuʼâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine passive participle of רָפָא heal(-ed), medicine. - a medicament 1) remedy, medicine
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 30:13 | “There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines.” Word: רְפֻאָה (rᵉphuʼâh) | |
| Jeremiah 46:11 | “Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.” Word: רְפֻאָה (rᵉphuʼâh) | |
| Ezekiel 30:21 | “Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and, lo, it shall not be bound up to be healed, to put a roller to bind it, to make it strong to hold the sword.” Word: רְפֻאָה (rᵉphuʼâh) |