Lexicon raphsodah: "raft" or "float" Original Word: רַפְסֹדָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance raftFrom raphac; a raft (as flat on the water) -- flote. see HEBREW raphac NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raphas Definition a raft NASB Translation rafts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רפְסֹדָה] noun [feminine] raft (etymology dubious; Late Hebrew once רַפְסוּרוֺת bench or stool on which feet rest); — plural רַפְסֹדוֺת2Chron 2:16 (late "" for דֹּבְרוֺת 1 Kings 5:23). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to float.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew term רַפְסֹדָה. However, related concepts of floating vessels or structures in Greek might be explored through terms associated with ships or boats, though these would not be direct lexical equivalents. Usage: The term רַפְסֹדָה is used in the context of a floating structure, specifically a raft, which is a flat structure for support or transportation over water. Context: The Hebrew word רַפְסֹדָה (rafsodah) appears in the context of ancient maritime activities, reflecting the practical needs of transportation and trade across bodies of water. In the ancient Near East, rafts were essential for the movement of goods and people, especially in regions where rivers and seas were prominent. The construction of rafts typically involved binding together logs or planks, creating a buoyant platform capable of carrying significant loads. This term is indicative of the technological and economic practices of the time, highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of ancient cultures in utilizing available resources for navigation and commerce. Forms and Transliterations רַפְסֹד֖וֹת רפסדות rafsoDot rap̄·sō·ḏō·wṯ rap̄sōḏōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 2:16 HEB: וּנְבִיאֵ֥ם לְךָ֛ רַפְסֹד֖וֹת עַל־ יָ֣ם NAS: and bring it to you on rafts by sea KJV: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea INT: need and bring rafts by sea 1 Occurrence |