Lexicon Raphu: Raphu Original Word: רָפוּא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Raphu Passive participle of rapha'; cured; Raphu, an Israelite -- Raphu. see HEBREW rapha' 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]. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָפָא (rapha), meaning "to heal" or "to restore."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Raphu in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a corresponding Greek translation in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: The name Raphu appears in the context of the genealogies and narratives of the Israelite tribes. Context: Raphu is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as the father of Palti, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Specifically, Raphu is identified as a member of the tribe of Benjamin. In Numbers 13:9 (BSB), the text states: "from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu." This brief mention situates Raphu within the larger narrative of the Israelite exploration and subsequent report on the Promised Land. The name Raphu, derived from a root meaning "to heal," may imply a connotation of restoration or healing, although the text does not provide further details about his life or character beyond his paternal connection to Palti. 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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