The meaning of “רָפֶה”
Understanding râpheh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
weak. raphah, Raphah. See רָפָא, רָפָא. riphah. See רִיפָה. - slack (in body or mind) 1) slack
רָפֶה
weak. raphah, Raphah. See רָפָא, רָפָא. riphah. See רִיפָה. - slack (in body or mind) 1) slack
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 13:18 | “And see the land, what it is; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many;” Word: רָפֶה (râpheh) | |
| 2 Samuel 17:2 | “And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:” Word: רָפֶה (râpheh) | |
| Job 4:3 | “Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.” Word: רָפֶה (râpheh) | |
| Isaiah 35:3 | “Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.” Word: רָפֶה (râpheh) |
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