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Orpah

Orpah in the Bible — wife of Chilion (RUT 1:4) [process of elimination based on RUT 4:10]. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: the neck or skull

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Gender
female
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Orpahproper name
Hebrew
עָרְפָּה
Transliteration
orəpah
Meaning
neck, the girl with the full mane[?]
Greek
Ορφα
Reference
RUT 1:4
Strong's
H6204

Family & Relationships (2)

wife

Chilion(RUT 1:4)

daughter-in-law

Naomi(RUT 1:6)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Orpah in the Bible?

Orpah is described in the Bible as wife of Chilion (RUT 1:4) [process of elimination based on RUT 4:10].

What does the name Orpah mean?

The name Orpah means “the neck or skull” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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