Strong's Lexicon raphsodah: "raft" or "float" Original Word: רַפְסֹדָה Word Origin: Derived from the root רפס (raphas), meaning "to spread" or "to trample." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "raphsodah," the concept of a raft or float can be related to Greek terms like σχεδία (schedia), meaning "raft" or "float," which is used in ancient Greek literature. Usage: The term "raphsodah" refers to a type of raft or float, typically used for transportation across water. It is a simple, flat structure made of buoyant materials, often used in ancient times for crossing rivers or transporting goods and people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, rafts were a common means of transportation, especially in regions with abundant waterways. They were essential for trade, travel, and communication between communities. The construction of rafts varied depending on available materials, such as reeds, wood, or animal skins. Rafts were often used in conjunction with larger ships or boats for short-distance travel or in areas where larger vessels could not navigate. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom raphas Definition a raft NASB Translation rafts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רפְסֹדָה] noun [feminine] raft (etymology dubious; Late Hebrew once רַפְסוּרוֺת bench or stool on which feet rest); — plural רַפְסֹדוֺת2Chron 2:16 (late "" for דֹּבְרוֺת 1 Kings 5:23). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance raftFrom raphac; a raft (as flat on the water) -- flote. see HEBREW raphac Forms and Transliterations רַפְסֹד֖וֹת רפסדות rafsoDot rap̄·sō·ḏō·wṯ rap̄sōḏōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 2:16 HEB: וּנְבִיאֵ֥ם לְךָ֛ רַפְסֹד֖וֹת עַל־ יָ֣ם NAS: and bring it to you on rafts by sea KJV: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea INT: need and bring rafts by sea 1 Occurrence |
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