Lexicon rippayon: Laxness, slackness, feebleness Original Word: רִפְיוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feebleness From raphah; slackness -- feebleness. see HEBREW raphah 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root רָפָה (raphah), which means to sink, relax, or let drop.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3636: ὀκνηρία (oknēria) • meaning slothfulness or hesitation. Usage: The term רִפְיוֹן is used in the context of describing a state of slackness or weakness, particularly in a moral or spiritual sense. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it often highlights a deficiency in strength or resolve. Context: רִפְיוֹן (riphyon) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of slackness or weakness. The term is derived from the root רָפָה (raphah), which is associated with the idea of letting go or relaxing. This concept is often used metaphorically to describe a lack of diligence or a weakening of moral or spiritual resolve. In the biblical context, slackness can be seen as a negative trait, suggesting a failure to uphold one's duties or responsibilities. The term may also imply a lack of preparedness or vigilance, which can lead to negative consequences. The use of רִפְיוֹן in scripture serves as a caution against complacency and encourages a steadfast and diligent approach to one's faith and duties. 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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