הָ/רְפָאִֽים
𐤄/𐤓𐤐𐤀𐤉𐤌
Rafa
Rephaim
A proper noun and common noun denoting either (1) a member of the ancient population groups referred to as Rephaim—described in biblical texts as large or formidable peoples inhabiting the land before and during the early Israelite period—or (2) a personal name (Rapha), or (3) in some instances, a generic term for giant(s). The word carries nuances of an ancient, possibly legendary class of people thought to possess great stature or strength, and at times stands as a toponym or patronym within certain genealogies.
Genesis 15:20 · Word #6
Lexicon H7497
| Lemma | רָפָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤐𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Rafa |
| Strong's | H7497 |
| Definition | A proper noun and common noun denoting either (1) a member of the ancient population groups referred to as Rephaim—described in biblical texts as large or formidable peoples inhabiting the land before and during the early Israelite period—or (2) a personal name (Rapha), or (3) in some instances, a generic term for giant(s). The word carries nuances of an ancient, possibly legendary class of people thought to possess great stature or strength, and at times stands as a toponym or patronym within certain genealogies. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Rephaim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7497-02
the Rephaim
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article; gentilic/ethnonym form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine plural absolute noun with the definite article, referring to the people group known as the Rephaim. Retaining the ethnonym preserves its distinct identity rather than reducing it to a generic "giants," which reflects the morphology and recognized proper-gentilic usage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Refaim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Rephaite |