Original Word: יִרְפְּאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Yirpeel
Pronunciation: yeer-peh-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (yir-peh-ale')
Definition: Yirpeel
Meaning: Jirpeel

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root רָפָא (rapha), meaning "to heal" or "to restore."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Yirpeel, the concept of healing is present in the Greek New Testament. The Greek word ἰάομαι (iaomai), Strong's Greek #2390, means "to heal" and is used in contexts where Jesus or the apostles perform acts of healing.

Usage: Yirpeel is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. The name likely means "God heals" or "God will heal," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names where the character or action of God is emphasized.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to reflect the character of God or to commemorate a significant event or hope. The root רָפָא (rapha) is frequently associated with healing, both physical and spiritual, and is a testament to the belief in God's power to restore and make whole. Names like Yirpeel would have been a reminder of God's providence and care.

Word Origin
from rapha and el
Definition
"God will heal," a place in Benjamin
NASB Translation
Irpeel (1).

יִרְמְּאֵל proper name, of a location in Benjamin, Joshua 18:27, A ᵐ5^L Ιερφ(α)ηλ; unknown.

Irpeel

From rapha' and 'el; God will heal; Jirpeel, a place in Palestine -- Irpeel.

see HEBREW rapha'

see HEBREW 'el

וְיִרְפְּאֵ֖ל וירפאל veyirpeEl wə·yir·pə·’êl wəyirpə’êlInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts