Strong's Lexicon Resheph: Flame, burning, plague, pestilence Original Word: רֶשֶׁף Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to burn Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, but related concepts of plague and pestilence can be found in Greek words such as λοιμός (loimos - G3061) meaning "pestilence" or "plague." Usage: The Hebrew word "Resheph" is used in the Bible to denote a flame or burning, often metaphorically representing a destructive force such as plague or pestilence. It can also refer to a mythological figure associated with disease and destruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, Resheph was sometimes personified as a deity associated with plague and war. This reflects the broader ancient understanding of natural disasters and diseases as manifestations of divine displeasure or judgment. In the biblical context, Resheph is often used to convey the idea of divine judgment or the destructive power of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as resheph Definition an Ephraimite NASB Translation Resheph (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. רֶ֫שֶׁף proper name, masculine in Ephraim, 1 Chronicles 7:25; Σαραφ, A Ρασεφ ᵐ5L Ρασηφ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Resheph The same as resheph; Resheph, an Israelite -- Resheph. see HEBREW resheph Forms and Transliterations וְרֶ֧שֶׁף ורשף veReshef wə·re·šep̄ wərešep̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:25 HEB: וְרֶ֣פַח בְּנ֗וֹ וְרֶ֧שֶׁף וְתֶ֛לַח בְּנ֖וֹ NAS: was his son [along] with Resheph, Telah KJV: [was] his son, also Resheph, and Telah INT: Rephah was his son Resheph Telah his son 1 Occurrence |
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