Strong's Lexicon rapheh: Weak, feeble, faint Original Word: רָפֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root רָפָה (raphah), which means "to sink," "to relax," or "to let go." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G772 (ἀσθενής, asthenēs) - meaning "weak" or "feeble." - G3642 (ὀλιγόψυχος, oligopsuchos) - meaning "faint-hearted" or "feeble-minded." Usage: The Hebrew word "rapheh" is used to describe a state of weakness or feebleness, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It can refer to a lack of strength or vigor, whether in a person's physical condition, emotional state, or even in the context of a nation's power. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical strength and vitality were highly valued, often seen as blessings from God. Conversely, weakness or feebleness could be perceived as a sign of divine displeasure or a call to rely more fully on God's strength. The concept of "rapheh" would have resonated with a society that valued resilience and fortitude, both in individuals and in the community as a whole. Brown-Driver-Briggs רָפֶה adjective slack; — absolute ׳ר, of people, Numbers 13:18 (J); construct רְפֵה יָרַיִם 2 Samuel 17:2, i.e. weak ("" יָגֵעַ); feminine plural יָרַיִם רָפוֺת, figurative of discouragement and fear Isaiah 35:3; Job 4:3. compare v Qal 2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance weak From raphah; slack (in body or mind) -- weak. Raphah, Raphah. See rapha', Rapha'. Riphah. See riyphah. see HEBREW raphah see HEBREW rapha' see HEBREW Rapha' see HEBREW riyphah Forms and Transliterations הֲרָפֶ֔ה הרפה וּרְפֵ֣ה ורפה רָפ֑וֹת רָפ֣וֹת רפות hă·rā·p̄eh haraPeh hărāp̄eh rā·p̄ō·wṯ raFot rāp̄ōwṯ ū·rə·p̄êh urePeh ūrəp̄êhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:18 HEB: הֶחָזָ֥ק הוּא֙ הֲרָפֶ֔ה הַמְעַ֥ט ה֖וּא NAS: in it are strong [or] weak, whether they are few KJV: therein, whether they [be] strong or weak, few INT: are strong he weak are few he 2 Samuel 17:2 Job 4:3 Isaiah 35:3 4 Occurrences |
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