Lexical Definition
רֹאשׁ Rôʼsh (roshe) Rosh N:N-M-P
probably the same as רֹאשׁ
Rosh.
- § Rosh = "head"
- Rosh, the name of an Israelite and of a foreign nation
n pr m
1) a son of Benjamin
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָרֹ֑אשׁ | and Rosh | Gen.46.21 |
| Ρωσ | Ros | LXX.2Sam.15.32 • LXX.2Sam.16.1 |
| Rosh | LXX.Gen.46.21 | |
| of Rosh | LXX.Ezek.38.2 • LXX.Ezek.38.3 • LXX.Ezek.39.1 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21
- son of: Benjamin (בִּנְיָמִין)
- brother of: Bela (בֶּלַע), Becher (בֶכֶר), Ashbel (אַשְׁבֵּל), Gera (גֵּרָא), Naaman (נַעֲמָן), Ehi (אֵחִי), Muppim (מֻפִּים), Huppim (חֻפִּים), Ard (אַרְדְּ), Ahiram (אֲחִירָם) and Jediael (יְדִיעֲאֵל); also called Rapha at 1Ch.8.2
- Also named: ra.pah (רָפָא "Rapha" רָפָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
III. רֹאשׁ noun masculine son of Benjamin; — Gen 46:21, Ρως.
IV. רֹאשׁ proper name, of a people Rôsh (so ᵐ5. and most;> chief Ew Sm and others (ᵑ9 principem capitis mosoch); — only in phrase גּוֺג (אֶרֶץ מָגוֺג)נְשִׁיא ראֹשׁ מֶשֶׁךְ וְתֻכָ֑ל Ezek 38:2; Ezek 38:3; Ezek 39:1, Ρως; not identified. I, II. רַב רֹב see רבב III. רב see רבב רִב see ריב
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:21 |
| Ezekiel | 38:2 · 38:3 · 39:1 |
Profile
Male • Son of Benjamin • Son of Benjamin, grandson of Jacob
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Rosh (or Rapha) was a son of Benjamin and grandson of Jacob, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21;
- referred to as Rosh רֹאשׁ, or Rapha רָפָא;
- son of Benjamin בִּנְיָמִין;
- a brother of Bela בֶּלַע, Becher בֶכֶר, Ashbel אַשְׁבֵּל, Gera גֵּרָא, Naaman נַעֲמָן, Ahiram אֲחִירָם, Muppim מֻפִּים, Huppim חֻפִּים, Ard אַרְדְּ, Ahiram אֲחִירָם and Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל.
Rosh (or Rapha) is mentioned in Genesis 46:21 and 1 Chronicles 8:2 as one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Rachel. He is listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph (Genesis 46:21). In the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8, Rosh (or Rapha) is mentioned again as a son of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:2). The name "Rosh" means "head" or "chief," while "Rapha" means "giant" or "mighty one." It is possible that these two names refer to the same individual, with "Rapha" being an alternate name or title. No further information is provided about Rosh (or Rapha) or his role within the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion in the genealogies serves to document the family lines and descendants of Benjamin, whose tribe played a significant role in Israel's history, particularly during the reign of King Saul, who was from the tribe of Benjamin.
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