7322. ruph
Lexicon
ruph: To heal, to restore

Original Word: רוּף
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ruwph
Pronunciation: roof
Phonetic Spelling: (roof)
Definition: To heal, to restore
Meaning: to triturate, to agitate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
tremble

A primitive root; properly, to triturate (in a mortar), i.e. (figuratively) to agitate (by concussion) -- tremble.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see raphaph.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[רָפַף] verb Po`el shake, rock (Aramaic רְפַף, move Gently; Arabic quiver, flash, throb; also Late Hebrew רִפְרֵף flutter, Arabic flutter, flap wings); — Imperfect3masculine plural עַמּוּדֵי שָׁמַיִם יְרוֺפָ֑פוּ Job 26:11.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G2186 (ἐφίστημι, ephistēmi): While not a direct translation, this Greek term can relate to the concept of standing over or coming upon, which can metaphorically connect to the idea of agitation or disturbance. The Greek term is used in contexts where something is imposed or comes upon someone, which can parallel the Hebrew concept of agitation or disturbance in certain contexts.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term רוּף (ruf) as it appears in biblical texts, highlighting its primary meanings and potential symbolic implications within the scriptural narrative.

Usage: The verb רוּף (ruf) is used in the context of grinding or agitating, often implying a process of breaking down or pulverizing.

Context: • The Hebrew root רוּף (ruf) is a primitive verb that conveys the action of triturating or agitating. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, and its occurrences are often associated with the process of grinding or breaking down substances into smaller parts. The action implied by רוּף can be both literal, as in the physical grinding of materials, and metaphorical, suggesting a form of agitation or disturbance.
• In the context of biblical literature, the concept of grinding or agitation can carry symbolic meanings, such as the breaking down of nations, the refining of individuals, or the disturbance of peace. The imagery of grinding is often used to describe the thoroughness of a process, whether it be judgment, purification, or transformation.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) does not have a direct translation for רוּף, as its occurrences are limited and context-specific. However, the concept can be seen in passages that discuss the refining or purifying processes, where similar Hebrew terms might be used.

Forms and Transliterations
יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ ירופפו yə·rō·w·p̄ā·p̄ū yeroFafu yərōwp̄āp̄ū
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 26:11
HEB: עַמּוּדֵ֣י שָׁמַ֣יִם יְרוֹפָ֑פוּ וְ֝יִתְמְה֗וּ מִגַּעֲרָתֽוֹ׃
KJV: of heaven tremble and are astonished
INT: the pillars of heaven tremble amazed his rebuke

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7322
1 Occurrence


yə·rō·w·p̄ā·p̄ū — 1 Occ.















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