The meaning of “רָפַס”
Understanding râphaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
humble self, submit self. - to trample, i.e. prostrate 1) (Hithpael) 1c1) to stamp oneself down, humble oneself 1c2) sta...
רָפַס
humble self, submit self. - to trample, i.e. prostrate 1) (Hithpael) 1c1) to stamp oneself down, humble oneself 1c2) stamping or tramping down (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 68:30 | “Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.” Word: רָפַס (râphaç) | |
| Proverbs 6:3 | “Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.” Word: רָפַס (râphaç) |
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