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What Does the Bible Say About Rapha?

9 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Rapha in the Bible

Discover 9 Bible verses about rapha. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on rapha, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 9 Verses About Rapha

  1. 1
    2 Samuel 21:16
    And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David. the giant: or, Rapha spear: Heb. the staff, or, the head
    KJV
  2. 2
    2 Samuel 21:20
    And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature , that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. the giant: or, Rapha
    KJV
  3. 3
    2 Samuel 21:22
    These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Chronicles 8:2
    Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Chronicles 8:37
    And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Chronicles 9:43
    And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Chronicles 20:4
    And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. arose: or, continued: Heb. stood Gezer: or, Gob the giant: or, Rapha
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Chronicles 20:6
    And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant. great: Heb. a man of measure the son: Heb. born to the giants, or, Rapha
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 20:8
    These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
    KJV

Subtopics of Rapha

1. Son of Benjamin
2. Also called REPHAIAH
A descendant of Jonathan
3. An ancestor of certain Philistine warriors, (margins)
2. A descendant of Jonathan, called Rephaiah
3. An ancestor of certain Philistine warriors

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Rapha? (9 Verses)

And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David. the giant: or, Rapha spear: Heb. the staff, or, the head
And there was yet a battle in Gath, where was a man of great stature , that had on every hand six fingers, and on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number; and he also was born to the giant. the giant: or, Rapha
These four were born to the giant in Gath, and fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.
Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:
And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. arose: or, continued: Heb. stood Gezer: or, Gob the giant: or, Rapha
And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose fingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: and he also was the son of the giant. great: Heb. a man of measure the son: Heb. born to the giants, or, Rapha
These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, and by the hand of his servants.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Rapha

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about rapha. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about rapha and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about rapha is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on rapha needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about rapha with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about rapha, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about rapha?
Discover 9 Bible verses about rapha. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on rapha, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 9 key verses about rapha spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about rapha are there?
There are 9 key Bible verses about rapha compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about rapha?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about rapha is 2 Samuel 21:16 — "And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about rapha?
Rapha is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 9 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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