Riphath

Riphath was a son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth, mentioned in the Table of Nations.

The name Riphath means “remedy; medicine; release; pardon”

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Summary

A man of the Gomerians living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:3; referred to as Riphath (רִיפַת, דִּיפַת); son of Gomer; a brother of Ashkenaz and Togarmah.

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Riphath

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Father

Gomer

Siblings

Ashkenaz Togarmah

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2 verses
  1. The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
  2. The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.