Strong’s H7497

רָפָא

Part of speech

Proper Name

Transliteration

rapha'

Pronunciation

rah-fah'

Definition

Giant, Rephaim

Meaning

a giant

Usage

The term "Rapha" is often used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a group of ancient people known as the Rephaim, who were considered giants. The Rephaim are depicted as formidable and mighty warriors, often associated with the land of Canaan. The word can also refer to the spirits of the dead in some contexts, particularly in poetic or prophetic literature.

Bible references

Genesis 14:5;Genesis 15:20;Deuteronomy 2:11;Deuteronomy 2:20;Deuteronomy 2:20;Deuteronomy 3:11;Deuteronomy 3:13;Joshua 12:4;Joshua 13:12;Joshua 15:8;Joshua 17:15;Joshua 18:16;2 Samuel 5:18;2 Samuel 5:22;2 Samuel 21:16;2 Samuel 21:18;2 Samuel 21:20;2 Samuel 21:22;2 Samuel 23:13;1 Chronicles 11:15;1 Chronicles 14:9;1 Chronicles 20:4;1 Chronicles 20:6;1 Chronicles 20:8;Isaiah 17:5