Strong’s G4476

ῥαφίς

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

rhaphis

Pronunciation

rah-FEES

Definition

Needle

Meaning

a needle.

Usage

The term "rhaphis" refers to a needle, a small, slender, pointed instrument used for sewing or stitching. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to illustrate the difficulty of a rich person entering the kingdom of God, emphasizing the challenge of prioritizing spiritual wealth over material wealth.

Bible references

Matthew 19:24;Mark 10:25