Strong's Lexicon Rissah: Rissah Original Word: רִסָּה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָסַס (rasas), meaning "to moisten" or "to drip." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Rissah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of journeying or traveling can be related to Greek words like πορεία (poreia, G4197), meaning "journey" or "way." Usage: Rissah is a place name mentioned in the Old Testament. It is one of the stations in the wilderness where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The name likely reflects a characteristic of the location, possibly indicating a place associated with moisture or water. Cultural and Historical Background: The journey of the Israelites through the wilderness is a significant period in biblical history, representing a time of testing, reliance on God, and preparation for entering the Promised Land. Each station, including Rissah, marks a step in this journey. The specific details about Rissah are sparse, but its inclusion in the list of encampments underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the Israelites' travels and God's provision throughout their journey. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in the desert NASB Translation Rissah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִסָּה proper name, of a location station in wilderness, Numbers 33:21,22; Δεσσα, A Ρεσσα, ᵐ5L Δρεσσα. רסן (√of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rissah From racac; a ruin (as dripping to pieces); Rissah, a place in the Desert -- Rissah. see HEBREW racac Forms and Transliterations בְּרִסָּֽה׃ ברסה׃ מֵרִסָּ֑ה מרסה bə·ris·sāh berisSah bərissāh mê·ris·sāh merisSah mêrissāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 33:21 HEB: מִלִּבְנָ֑ה וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ בְּרִסָּֽה׃ NAS: from Libnah and camped at Rissah. KJV: from Libnah, and pitched at Rissah. INT: Libnah and camped Rissah Numbers 33:22 2 Occurrences |
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(Frä100f.) = רֶסֶן; ᵑ7 רִסְנָא (rare), compare DalmWB). 
