ΡΑΦΑΕΙΜ, ραφαειμ
RHAPHAEIM, rhaphaeim
Sounds Like: rah-fah-EEM
Translations: Rephaim, the Rephaim
From the root: ΡΑΦΑΕΙΜ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the Rephaim, an ancient race of giants or mighty ones mentioned in the Old Testament. They were a people of great stature and strength, often associated with the Anakim and other giant races. The term can also refer to the spirits of the dead or the inhabitants of the underworld in some contexts, particularly in Hebrew thought, though in Koine Greek it primarily denotes the ancient race.
Inflection: Plural, Masculine, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G4481 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Samuel — 23:13
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