Strong's Lexicon raphaq: To spread, to extend, to stretch out Original Word: רָפַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of spreading or extending is "ἐκτείνω" (ekteinō), which means to stretch out or extend. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raphaq" generally conveys the action of spreading or extending something. It is used in contexts where there is a physical or metaphorical stretching out or spreading, often implying an act of covering or reaching out. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of spreading or extending was often associated with tents, garments, or wings. The nomadic lifestyle of many ancient Israelites involved the frequent setting up and taking down of tents, making the act of spreading or extending a common and practical activity. Additionally, the imagery of spreading wings is used in the Bible to convey protection and care, as seen in the metaphor of God covering His people with His wings. Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָפַק] verb Hithpa`el support oneself, lean (Ethiopic  reclinare, accumbere ad mensam; compare Arabic  be Gentle, bind camel's arm to prevent going quickly;  , Late Hebrew מַרְמַּק, Jewish-Aramaic מַרְמְּקָא, elbow); — Participle feminine מִתְרַמֶּקֶת Songs 8:5 (with עַל person). רפשׂ see רפס. above רפשׁ (√ of following; Late Hebrew רֶפֶשׂ = Biblical Hebrew; Schulth71f. compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lean A primitive root; to recline -- lean. Forms and Transliterations מִתְרַפֶּ֖קֶת מתרפקת miṯ·rap·pe·qeṯ mitrapPeket miṯrappeqeṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 8:5 HEB: מִן־ הַמִּדְבָּ֔ר מִתְרַפֶּ֖קֶת עַל־ דּוֹדָ֑הּ NAS: up from the wilderness Leaning on her beloved? KJV: from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? INT: from the wilderness Leaning and beloved 1 Occurrence |
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talk or act obscenely, and a Syriac 
slag, refuse (not in PS Brock and others)). 
