Strong's Lexicon raphad: To spread, to support, to refresh Original Word: רָפַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raphad," the concept of spreading or preparing can be related to Greek terms like "στρώννυμι" (strōnnumi - G4766), which means to spread or to make ready. Usage: The Hebrew verb "raphad" primarily means to spread or to lay out, often in the context of arranging or preparing something for comfort or support. It can also imply the act of refreshing or providing rest. The term is used in a literal sense, such as spreading a bed or a covering, and metaphorically, to describe actions that provide comfort or support. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, hospitality was a significant virtue, and preparing a place for guests to rest was an important aspect of this practice. The act of spreading out a bed or a mat for someone was a common gesture of welcome and care. This cultural context highlights the importance of providing physical and emotional support, reflecting broader themes of community and compassion in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to spread NASB Translation make (1), refresh (1), spreads (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רָפַד] verb spread (Assyrian rapâdu, stretch oneself; Arabic  prop up, support, aid, give, compare Pi`el below; Sabean רפדת plural protection, guard, CISiv, no. 40, 3, compare ארפד terraces DHMHofmus.); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יִרְמַּד Job 41:22 he (the crocodile) spreadeth a threshing-sledge upon the mud (leaves marks upon it from his scales). Pi`el Perfect1south of couch (figurative) רִמַּדְתּי יְצוּעָ֑י Job 17:13; then (spread out any support, hence) Imperative masculine plural suffix רַמְּדוּנִי Songs 2:5 support me with apples ("" סַמְּכוּ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comfort, make a bed, spread A primitive root; to spread (a bed); by implication, to refresh -- comfort, make (a bed), spread. Forms and Transliterations יִרְפַּ֖ד ירפד רִפַּ֥דְתִּי רַפְּד֖וּנִי רפדוני רפדתי rap·pə·ḏū·nî rappeDuni rappəḏūnî rip·paḏ·tî ripPadti rippaḏtî yir·paḏ yirPad yirpaḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 17:13 HEB: בֵּיתִ֑י בַּ֝חֹ֗שֶׁךְ רִפַּ֥דְתִּי יְצוּעָֽי׃ NAS: as my home, I make my bed KJV: [is] mine house: I have made my bed INT: my home the darkness make my bed Job 41:30 Songs 2:5 3 Occurrences |
|
