Strong’s H7503

רָפָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

raphah

Pronunciation

rah-FAH

Definition

To relax, to let go, to cease, to be weak, to be idle

Meaning

to slacken

Usage

The Hebrew verb "raphah" primarily conveys the idea of slackening or letting go. It can imply physical relaxation or weakness, as well as a metaphorical sense of ceasing from activity or effort. In various contexts, it can mean to be still, to desist, or to become idle. The term is often used to describe a state of rest or a cessation of striving, sometimes in a positive sense of trusting in God and ceasing from one's own efforts.

Bible references

Exodus 4:26;Exodus 5:8;Exodus 5:17;Exodus 5:17;Deuteronomy 4:31;Deuteronomy 9:14;Deuteronomy 31:6;Deuteronomy 31:8;Joshua 1:5;Joshua 10:6;Joshua 18:3;Judges 8:3;Judges 11:37;Judges 19:9;1 Samuel 11:3;1 Samuel 15:16;2 Samuel 4:1;2 Samuel 24:16;2 Kings 4:27;1 Chronicles 21:15;1 Chronicles 28:20;2 Chronicles 15:7;Ezra 4:4;Nehemiah 6:3;Nehemiah 6:9