Original Word: נָפִישׁ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Naphiysh
Pronunciation: naw-FEESH
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-feesh')
Definition: Naphish
Meaning: Naphish

Naphish

From naphash; refreshed; Naphish, a son of Ishmael, and his posterity -- Naphish.

see HEBREW naphash

Word Origin
from the same as nephesh
Definition
a son of Ishmael
NASB Translation
Naphish (3).

נָפִישׁ proper name, masculine son of Ishmael, according to Genesis 25:15 (P), = 1 Chronicles 1:31 (ᵐ5 Ναφες, ᵐ5^L Ναφεις); = (Arab) tribe 1 Chronicles 5:19 (ᵐ5 Ναφεισαδαιων, A ᵐ5^L Ναφισαιων).

נֶ֫פֶת see II. נוף.

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to breathe or to be refreshed.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew proper noun נָפִישׁ (Naphish) as it is a specific name found in the Old Testament and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament.

Usage: The term נָפִישׁ (Naphish) is used in the context of genealogies and tribal listings in the Hebrew Bible. It appears as a name in the genealogical records of the descendants of Ishmael.

Context: Naphish is identified as one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. As recorded in the Bible, Naphish is listed among the tribal leaders or chieftains of the Ishmaelites. The descendants of Naphish are considered part of the larger Ishmaelite confederation, which played a significant role in the history and culture of the ancient Near East.

In Genesis 25:13-15, Naphish is mentioned in the genealogical account of Ishmael's sons: "These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah."

Additionally, 1 Chronicles 1:29-31 reiterates the genealogy of Ishmael, including Naphish: "These are their genealogies: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael."

The mention of Naphish in these genealogical records highlights the importance of lineage and tribal affiliations in the biblical narrative. The Ishmaelites, including the descendants of Naphish, were known for their nomadic lifestyle and interactions with other peoples in the region.

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