רָעַף

râʻaph · /raw-af'/

Number

H7491

Language

Hebrew

Original word

רָעַף

Transliteration

râʻaph

Pronunciation

raw-af'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

to drip

KJV: distil, drop (down).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered רָעַף across 5 verses.

down2×

drop2×

distil1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Job1 verse

Job 36:28

Which the clouds do drop and distil upon man abundantly.

Psalms2 verses

Psalms 65:11

Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. with: Heb. of

Psalms 65:12

They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. rejoice: Heb. are girded with joy

Proverbs1 verse

Proverbs 3:20

By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 45:8

Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.

Topics that use this word

Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena Rain Unity of God Young Men

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H7491 (râʻaph) mean?

to drip

How many times does H7491 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H7491 (רָעַף) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “down.”

How is râʻaph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H7491 is rendered as “down” (2×), “drop” (2×), “distil” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word רָעַף come from?

a primitive root;