Original Word: תְּרוּפָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: teruphah
Pronunciation: tuh-roo-fah
Phonetic Spelling: (ter-oo-faw')
Definition: Healing, remedy, cure
Meaning: a remedy

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with healing is ἴασις (iasis), Strong's Greek #2390, which also means healing or cure.

Usage: The term "teruphah" refers to a healing or remedy, often in the context of physical or spiritual restoration. It is used to denote the act of healing or the means by which healing is achieved. In the biblical context, it can imply both divine and natural forms of healing.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, healing was seen as a holistic process involving physical, spiritual, and communal aspects. The Israelites believed that God was the ultimate healer, and they often sought His intervention for both physical ailments and spiritual maladies. Healing practices could include prayer, anointing with oil, and the use of natural remedies. The concept of healing was deeply intertwined with the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience and faithfulness were often linked to health and well-being.

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a healing
NASB Translation
healing (1).

תְּרוּפָה noun feminine healing; — Ezekiel 47:12.

medicine

From ruwph in the sense of its congener rapha'; a remedy -- medicine.

see HEBREW ruwph

see HEBREW rapha'

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