Strong's Lexicon rephuah: Healing, Cure, Remedy Original Word: רְפֻאָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָפָא (rapha), meaning "to heal" or "to cure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with healing is ἴασις (iasis), Strong's Greek #2390, which also means healing or cure. Usage: The term "rephuah" in the Hebrew Bible is used to denote healing or a remedy, often in the context of physical health and restoration. It signifies the process or result of being made whole or well, whether through divine intervention or natural means. The concept of healing in the Hebrew Scriptures is closely tied to the idea of restoration and wholeness, not just physically but also spiritually and communally. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, health and healing were seen as integral parts of one's relationship with God. Illness was often perceived as a consequence of sin or disobedience, and healing was a sign of God's mercy and forgiveness. The Israelites believed that God was the ultimate healer, as reflected in His name Jehovah-Rapha, "The Lord who heals." Healing practices in ancient Israel included prayer, anointing with oil, and the use of natural remedies, all of which were seen as means through which God could work. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rapha Definition remedy, medicine NASB Translation healing (2), remedies (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְפֻאָה] noun feminine remedy, medicine; — plural absolute רְפֻאֹת Ezekiel 30:21; Jeremiah 30:13, וֺת- Jeremiah 46:11 (all figurative). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance healed, medicine Feminine passive participle of rapha'; a medicament -- heal(-ed), medicine. see HEBREW rapha' Forms and Transliterations רְפֻא֔וֹת רְפֻא֜וֹת רְפֻא֥וֹת רפאות rə·p̄u·’ō·wṯ refuot rəp̄u’ōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 30:13 HEB: דִּינֵ֖ךְ לְמָז֑וֹר רְפֻא֥וֹת תְּעָלָ֖ה אֵ֥ין NAS: your cause; [No] healing for [your] sore, KJV: thou hast no healing medicines. INT: your cause for sore healing recovery is no Jeremiah 46:11 Ezekiel 30:21 3 Occurrences |
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