Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Riphath is a biblical figure mentioned in the Table of Nations, a genealogical record found in the Book of Genesis. According to Genesis 10:3 , Riphath is listed as one of the sons of Gomer, who was a son of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons. The verse states: "The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah."Genealogical Context Riphath's placement in the Table of Nations situates him within the lineage of Japheth, traditionally associated with the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia. Japheth's descendants are often linked to the spread of Indo-European languages and cultures. Gomer, Riphath's father, is generally associated with the Cimmerians, an ancient people who lived in what is now southern Russia and Ukraine. Historical and Geographical Associations The identification of Riphath with specific historical or geographical entities is speculative, as the Bible does not provide further details about him or his descendants. Some scholars have attempted to link Riphath with the Riphean Mountains mentioned in classical sources, though this connection remains uncertain. The Riphean Mountains were thought to be a mythical range in the far north, possibly corresponding to the Ural Mountains or other northern ranges. Cultural and Linguistic Connections In the broader context of biblical ethnography, Riphath and his brothers, Ashkenaz and Togarmah, are often associated with various ancient peoples. Ashkenaz is linked to the Scythians or the Germanic tribes, while Togarmah is associated with the Armenians or other groups in Anatolia. Riphath's specific cultural or linguistic connections are less clear, but he is generally considered part of the broader Japhethite expansion into Europe and Asia. Theological Significance From a theological perspective, the mention of Riphath in the Table of Nations underscores the biblical theme of the dispersion of peoples and the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1). The genealogies in Genesis serve to trace the spread of humanity after the Flood and to establish the diverse origins of the nations known to the ancient Israelites. Conclusion While Riphath is a relatively obscure figure in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the Table of Nations highlights the interconnectedness of all peoples as descendants of Noah. This genealogical record serves as a reminder of the unity and diversity of humanity under God's sovereign plan. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary Riphathremedy; medicine; release; pardon Smith's Bible Dictionary Riphath(spoken), the second son of Gomer. (Genesis 10:3) The name may be identified with the Rhipaean mountains, i.e. the Carpathian range in the northeast of Dacia. ATS Bible Dictionary RiphathA northern nation descended from a grandson of Japheth, Genesis 10:3, called Diphath in 1 Chronicles 1:6. The name is traced in that of the Riphoean mountains, in Russia. Easton's Bible Dictionary A crusher, Gomer's second son (Genesis 10:3), supposed to have been the ancestor of the Paphlagonians. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia RIPHATHri'-fath (riphath): A son of Gomer, the eldest son of Japhet (Genesis 10:3 1 Chronicles 1:6, where Massoretic Text and the Revised Version (British and American) read DIPHATH (which see)). Josephus (Ant., I, vi, 1) identifies the Ripheans with the Paphlagonians, through whose country on the Black Sea ran the river "Rhebas" (Pliny, NH, vi.4). Strong's Hebrew 7384. Riphath -- a son of Gomer, also his desc.Riphath or Diphath. 7383, 7384. Riphath or Diphath. 7385 . a son of Gomer, also his desc. Transliteration: Riphath or Diphath ... /hebrew/7384.htm - 6k Library Chapter x How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants. [Endnotes] An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ... Thesaurus Riphath (2 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. RIPHATH. ... Multi-Version Concordance Riphath (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:3 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. ... /r/riphath.htm - 7k Gomer (7 Occurrences) Togarmah (4 Occurrences) Japheth (12 Occurrences) Togar'mah (2 Occurrences) Ripens (2 Occurrences) Ripped (3 Occurrences) Diphath (1 Occurrence) Ash'kenaz (3 Occurrences) Ashchenaz (2 Occurrences) Resources Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible ThesuarusConcordance Riphath (2 Occurrences)Genesis 10:3 1 Chronicles 1:6 Subtopics Related Terms |
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