Strong's Lexicon rippayon: Laxness, slackness, feebleness Original Word: רִפְיוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root רָפָה (raphah), which means "to sink," "to relax," or "to let go." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent might be found in terms like ἀργός (argos), meaning "idle" or "lazy," which appears in passages warning against idleness and encouraging diligence (e.g., Matthew 20:3, 6). Usage: The term "rippayon" is used to describe a state of slackness or feebleness, often in a moral or spiritual context. It conveys the idea of a lack of diligence or a failure to uphold one's responsibilities or commitments. In the biblical context, it can refer to a spiritual laxity or a failure to maintain one's faithfulness to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, maintaining diligence in one's duties—whether in work, worship, or community life—was highly valued. The concept of "rippayon" would have been understood as a negative trait, indicating a failure to live up to the standards expected by the community and by God. This term would have been particularly relevant in a society where communal and religious responsibilities were integral to daily life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raphah Definition a sinking NASB Translation limpness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רִמָּיוֺן Ges§ 85u, or רִפְיוֺן Sta§ 296d compare Köii. 154] noun [masculine] sinking; — construct רִפְיוֺן יָדַיִם Jeremiah 47:3 sinking of hands, figurative of helpless terror. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feebleness From raphah; slackness -- feebleness. see HEBREW raphah Forms and Transliterations מֵֽרִפְי֖וֹן מרפיון mê·rip̄·yō·wn merifYon mêrip̄yōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 47:3 HEB: אֶל־ בָּנִ֔ים מֵֽרִפְי֖וֹן יָדָֽיִם׃ NAS: Because of the limpness of [their] hands, KJV: to [their] children for feebleness of hands; INT: about children of the limpness of hands 1 Occurrence |
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