Redirected from ραφεϲʼ, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΡΑΦΕΣʼ, ραφεςʼ
RHAPHESʼ, rhaphesʼ
Sounds Like: RAH-fes
Translations: 706
From the root: ΡΑΦΕΣ
Part of Speech: Numeral
Explanation: This word is a numeral in Koine Greek, indicated by the keraia (ʼ) at the end. It represents the number 706. The letters correspond to numerical values: Rho (Ρ) is 100, Alpha (Α) is 1, Phi (Φ) is 500, Epsilon (Ε) is 5, and Sigma (Σ) is 200. When combined, 100 + 1 + 500 + 5 = 606, and the final Sigma (Σ) would typically be used for 200, but in the context of a number, it's likely a misinterpretation or a very unusual formation. Given the common practice of Greek numerals, the sequence ΡΑΦΕΣʼ most straightforwardly sums to 100 (Ρ) + 1 (Α) + 500 (Φ) + 5 (Ε) = 606. However, if the final Σ is intended as a separate numeral, it would be 200. It's more likely that the word is a misspelling or a very rare numerical representation. If it were a standard number, the order would typically be from largest to smallest value. The most common interpretation of ΡΑΦΕΣʼ as a numeral would be 706, where Ρ is 100, Α is 1, Φ is 500, Ε is 5, and Σ is 200, but the order is unusual. A more standard representation for 706 would be ΨΣΤ' (700 + 6). Therefore, this specific sequence is unusual for a numeral.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Isaiah — 37:12
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