Bible Dictionary

Rephaim

A people mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with great stature.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

286 of 368

Letter

R

Meaning

A people mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with great stature.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 14:5
  • Deuteronomy 2:10-11
  • Deuteronomy 2:20-21
  • Deuteronomy 3:11
  • Joshua 12:4
  • Joshua 13:12
  • 2 Samuel 21:15-22
  • 1 Chronicles 20:4-8

Original Language

Hebrew

רְפָאִים

rephaim

Rephaim

Meaning

The Rephaim were a people mentioned in the Old Testament.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Rephaim are associated with great stature and are mentioned in connection with Og king of Bashan and several regions east of the Jordan.

Key References

  • Genesis 14:5
  • Deuteronomy 2:10-11
  • Deuteronomy 2:20-21
  • Deuteronomy 3:11
  • Joshua 12:4
  • Joshua 13:12
  • 2 Samuel 21:15-22
  • 1 Chronicles 20:4-8
  • Giants
  • Anakim
  • Og
  • Bashan
  • Nephilim

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 14:5
  • Deuteronomy 2:10-11
  • Deuteronomy 2:20-21
  • Deuteronomy 3:11
  • Joshua 12:4
  • Joshua 13:12
  • 2 Samuel 21:15-22
  • 1 Chronicles 20:4-8

Related Terms

giants anakim og bashan

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