The meaning of “רָפַשׂ”
Understanding râphas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
foul, trouble. - to trample, i.e. roil water 1) to stamp, tread, foul by stamping or treading 1a) (Qal) to tread down, f...
רָפַשׂ
foul, trouble. - to trample, i.e. roil water 1) to stamp, tread, foul by stamping or treading 1a) (Qal) to tread down, foul by treading, foul with the feet 1b) (Niphal) to be fouled
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 25:26 | “A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.” Word: רָפַשׂ (râphas) | |
| Ezekiel 32:2 | “Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say unto him, Thou art like a young lion of the nations, and thou art as a whale in the seas: and thou camest forth with thy rivers, and troubledst the waters with thy feet, and fouledst their rivers.” Word: רָפַשׂ (râphas) | |
| Ezekiel 34:18 | “Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good pasture, but ye must tread down with your feet the residue of your pastures? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but ye must foul the residue with your feet?” Word: רָפַשׂ (râphas) |
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