Names of God explanation - YHWH Rapha

The LORD Who Heals

Use in the Bible:
In the Old Testament Yahweh-Rapha (The LORD that Heals) is used in Exd 15:26

Variant spellings: Yahweh-Rophe; Yahweh Rophecha; Yahweh Raphah

In the Septuagint:
kurios ho iômenos se - the LORD your healer

Meaning and Derivation:
Yahweh is translated as "The Existing One" or "LORD." The chief meaning of Yahweh is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning "to be" or "to exist." It also suggests "to become" or specifically "to become known" - this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly. Rapha (râpâ') means "to restore", "to heal" or "to make healthful" in Hebrew. When the two words are combined - Yahweh Rapha - it can be translated as "Yahweh Who Heals." (cf. Jer 30:17; Jer 3:22; Isa 30:26; Isa 61:1; Psa 103:3). Yahweh is the Great Physician who heals the physical and emotional needs of His people.

Further references :
Exodus 15:26

Author: Eric Brou; App: "Les noms de Dieu"