Strong's Lexicon Raphu: Raphu Original Word: רָפוּא Word Origin: Derived from the root רָפָא (rapha), meaning "to heal" or "to mend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Raphu, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of healing, associated with the root רָפָא, can be linked to Greek words such as ἰάομαι (iaomai, Strong's G2390), meaning "to heal." Usage: Raphu is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of a man mentioned in the context of the Israelite spies sent to explore the land of Canaan. Cultural and Historical Background: In the biblical narrative, Raphu is identified as the father of Palti, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land (Numbers 13:9). The mission of the spies was a significant event in the history of Israel, as it tested the faith and obedience of the Israelites to God's promise. The name Raphu, derived from a root meaning "to heal," may reflect a cultural emphasis on divine healing and restoration, which was a common theme in the ancient Near Eastern context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rapha Definition "cured," a Benjamite NASB Translation Raphu (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רָפוּא proper name, masculine in Benjamin, Numbers 13:9, Ραφον[αυ]. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Raphu Passive participle of rapha'; cured; Raphu, an Israelite -- Raphu. see HEBREW rapha' Forms and Transliterations רָפֽוּא׃ רפוא׃ rā·p̄ū raFu rāp̄ūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:9 HEB: פַּלְטִ֖י בֶּן־ רָפֽוּא׃ NAS: Palti the son of Raphu; KJV: Palti the son of Raphu. INT: Palti the son of Raphu |
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