Strong's Lexicon Rapha': To heal, to cure, to restore Original Word: רָפָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2390 (ἰάομαι, iaomai) - to heal, cure - G2323 (θεραπεύω, therapeuō) - to serve, to heal Usage: The Hebrew verb "Rapha'" primarily means "to heal" or "to restore to health." It is used in the context of physical healing, as well as metaphorical or spiritual healing. The term can refer to the healing of individuals, nations, or even the land. It emphasizes the restoration of wholeness and well-being, often attributed to divine intervention. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, healing was often seen as a divine act, with God being the ultimate healer. The concept of healing extended beyond physical ailments to include spiritual and communal restoration. The Israelites believed that obedience to God's commandments would lead to health and prosperity, while disobedience could result in illness and suffering. Healing rituals and prayers were common, and prophets often played a role in mediating God's healing power. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. רָפָא proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 1 Chronicles 8:2, Ραφη[α]. — II. רָפָא see רפה. — See also ׳בֵּית ר p. 112. I. רָפָה proper name, masculine in Saul's line 1 Chronicles 8:37, Ραφαι(α), ᵐ5L Αραχα; see רְפָיָה. — II. ׳ר see רפה. II. רָפָה, II. רָפָא as proper name, masculine, always with article H¹-R¹ph¹ (perhaps derived from proper name, of a people II. רְפָאִים, q. v.); — הָֽרפָה 2 Samuel 21:16,18, with preposition ׳לְהָ 2 Samuel 21:20. 22 = לְהָרָפָא 1 Chronicles 20:6,8; — only as parent, ׳בִּילִידֵי הָר 2 Samuel 21:16,18 (= מִילִירֵי הָֽרְפָאִים 1 Chronicles 20:4); ׳יֻלַּד לְהָר 1 Chronicles 20:20. 22 "" 1 Chronicles 20:6,8. — I.רָפָה see below רפָא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rapha Or Raphah {raw-faw'}; probably the same as rapha'; giant; Rapha or Raphah, the name of two Israelites -- Rapha. see HEBREW rapha' Forms and Transliterations וְרָפָ֖א ורפא רָפָ֥ה רפה rā·p̄āh raFah rāp̄āh veraFa wə·rā·p̄ā wərāp̄āLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:2 HEB: נוֹחָה֙ הָֽרְבִיעִ֔י וְרָפָ֖א הַחֲמִישִֽׁי׃ ס NAS: Nohah the fourth and Rapha the fifth. KJV: Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. INT: Nohah the fourth and Rapha the fifth 1 Chronicles 8:37 2 Occurrences |
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