Hebrew · H7496, G3498

רְפָאִים

Properly, lax , i.e. (figuratively) a ghost (as dead ; in plural only) · dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

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רָפָאH7496properly, lax , i.e. (figuratively) a ghost (as dead ; in plural only)

Pronunciationrāpāʾ

Spirits of the dead; figures lacking substance or vitality, existing in shadowy underworld realm.

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νεκρόςG3498dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

Pronunciationnekrós

Spiritually inoperative or powerless; used of faith, sin, and spiritual deadness in sin apart from Christ.

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What does רְפָאִים (rephaim) mean in the Bible?

רָפָא · νεκρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the departed, the dead in the underworld".

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What does רָפָא · νεκρός mean in the Bible?

רָפָא · νεκρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the departed, the dead in the underworld".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7496, G3498?

H7496, G3498 is connected to 8 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. the departed, the dead in the underworld

Strong'sH7496, G3498

Lexical occurrences8 verses

Source Gloss

the departed, the dead in the underworld

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