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Raphah
Raphah in the Bible — father of Ishbi-benob (2SA 21:16). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “Raphu, relaxation; physic; comfort”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Raphahproper name
- Hebrew
- רָפָה
- Transliteration
- rafah
- Meaning
- [poss.] one healed
- Greek
- Ραφα
- Reference
- 2SA 21:16
- Strong's
- H7498
Notes
some translations have "the giant" instead of "Raphah"
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Raphah in the Bible?
Raphah is described in the Bible as father of Ishbi-benob (2SA 21:16).
What does the name Raphah mean?
The name Raphah means “Raphu, relaxation; physic; comfort” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.