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Resheph

רֶשֶׁף/REE-shef/

“Flame; fire-bolt”

Summary

Resheph was a descendant of Ephraim, listed in the genealogy of that tribe.

☩Genealogy

Resheph was one of the descendants of Ephraim, a 'son' of Beriah according to 1 Chronicles 7:25. The name means 'flame' or 'fire-bolt' and is found in Phoenician as a divine name, associated with a god of fire and lightning. In the Old Testament genealogies, he appears as the eponym of an Ephraimite family or clan.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 7:25

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

7:25

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Resheph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Resheph," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Resheph," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).