Original Word: רֶפֶשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: rephesh
Pronunciation: reh-fesh
Phonetic Spelling: (reh'-fesh)
Definition: Mud, mire, filth
Meaning: mud

mire

From raphas; mud (as roiled) -- mire.

see HEBREW raphas

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
mire
NASB Translation
refuse (1).

רֶ֫פֶשׁ noun [masculine] mire; — Isaiah 57:20 (+ טִיט).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to sink or to be muddy.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2853 • κολλώδης (kollōdēs): sticky, adhesive, which can metaphorically relate to being stuck in mud or mire.
• Strong's Greek Number 4509 • ῥύπος (rhupos): filth, dirt, which corresponds to the idea of impurity or uncleanness associated with mud.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term רֶפֶשׁ, illustrating its significance in biblical texts and its metaphorical implications for moral and spiritual states.

Usage: The term רֶפֶשׁ is used in the context of describing mud or mire, often symbolizing impurity or uncleanness.

Context: רֶפֶשׁ (rephesh) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote mud or mire, typically in a metaphorical sense to describe a state of impurity or moral filth. The imagery of mud is often used to convey the idea of being stuck or mired in sin or corruption. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mud was a common element in daily life, especially in regions with clay-rich soil and frequent rains, making the metaphor particularly vivid for the original audience. The term is used to evoke a sense of being sullied or defiled, both physically and spiritually. The concept of being cleansed from such mire is a recurring theme in biblical literature, emphasizing the need for purification and redemption.

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