7501. Rephael

Lexicon

Rephael: Raphael

Original Word: רְפָאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Rpha'el
Pronunciation: reh-fah-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (ref-aw-ale')
Definition: Raphael
Meaning: Rephael

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Rephael

From rapha' and 'el; God has cured; Rephael, an Israelite -- Rephael.

see HEBREW rapha'

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from rapha and el
Definition
"God has cured," a Levite
NASB Translation
Rephael (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

רְפָאֵל proper name, masculine Levite, 1 Chronicles 26:7, Ραφαηλ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָפָא (rapha), meaning "to heal," combined with אֵל (El), meaning "God." Thus, the name Rephael means "God has healed" or "God heals."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Rephael in the Strong's Concordance, as the name is primarily recognized in Hebrew and related religious traditions. However, the concept of healing is present in Greek through words like ἰάομαι (iaomai • Strong's Greek 2390), meaning "to heal" or "to cure."

Usage: The name Rephael is not directly mentioned in the canonical books of the Hebrew Bible. It is, however, recognized in Jewish tradition and other religious texts as the name of an archangel, often associated with healing.

Context: • Rephael is a name that embodies the concept of divine healing, combining the elements of healing (רָפָא) and God (אֵל). While the name does not appear in the canonical texts of the Hebrew Bible, it holds significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit, Rephael is one of the seven archangels who stand before God, and he plays a crucial role in guiding and healing the main characters. Rephael's association with healing is consistent with his name's meaning, and he is often invoked in prayers for health and recovery.
• In broader religious contexts, Rephael is considered a protector and guide, offering divine assistance and comfort. His role as a healer is emphasized in various religious traditions, where he is seen as a mediator of God's healing power. The name Rephael, therefore, carries connotations of divine intervention and care, reflecting the belief in God's active role in the well-being of His people.

Forms and Transliterations

וּרְפָאֵ֨ל ורפאל ū·rə·p̄ā·’êl urefaEl ūrəp̄ā’êl

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 26:7
HEB: שְׁמַֽעְיָ֗ה עָ֠תְנִי וּרְפָאֵ֨ל וְעוֹבֵ֧ד אֶלְזָבָ֛ד
NAS: [were] Othni, Rephael, Obed
KJV: Othni, and Rephael, and Obed,
INT: of Shemaiah Othni Rephael Obed and Elzabad

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7501
1 Occurrence

ū·rə·p̄ā·’êl — 1 Occ.