הָ/רְפָאִֽים
𐤄/𐤓𐤐𐤀𐤉𐤌
harefaim
Rephaim
or רָפָה; from רָפָא in the sense of invigorating; a giant; giant, Rapha, Rephaim(-s). See also בֵּית רָפָא.
Genesis 15:20 · Word #6
Lexicon H7497
| Lemma | רָפָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤐𐤀 |
| Transliteration | râphâʼ |
| Strong's | H7497 |
| In-context | Rephaim |
Morphology HTd/Ngmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H7497-03
the Invigorated Ones
| Root | רפא (r-p-ʾ) |
| Core Meanings | heal, restore, make whole, invigorate, slacken, become weak |
| Semantic Range | A people group of ancient giants; formidable warriors; primeval inhabitants of Canaan; in poetic texts, departed spirits or shades in Sheol. |
| Conceptual Significance | The Rephaim are depicted as ancient beings of great stature and power, symbolizing primordial strength and sometimes the lingering presence of the dead. Their name, linked to healing or invigoration, may reflect a cultural memory of mighty ancestors whose vitality set them apart from ordinary humans. |
| Morphological Notes | Definite article (הָ) + masculine plural noun in the absolute state (רְפָאִים). The form is masculine plural and definite. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form הָרְפָאִים is a masculine plural noun with the definite article, so it is rendered "the … Ones" to reflect both definiteness and masculine plurality. By rendering it "Invigorated Ones," the translation preserves the likely root connection to רפא (to heal, restore, invigorate), reflecting the idea of extraordinary vitality or strength traditionally associated with the Rephaim. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root רפא (heal, restore, make whole, invigorate, slacken, become weak)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7495-01 |
barofeim | among the healers |
H8655-01 |
baterafim | in the healing-idols |
H7495-02 |
erepa | I will heal |
Word Usage (25 occurrences of H7497)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:5 | רְפָאִים֙ | refaim | the Rephaim |
| Genesis 15:20 | הָ/רְפָאִֽים | harefaim | Rephaim |
| Deuteronomy 2:11 | רְפָאִ֛ים | refaim | Rephaim |