Remphan
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Remphan appears in the Greek translation of Amos 5:26 and is cited in Acts 7:43 as the name of an idol worshipped by Israelites in the wilderness, corresponding to the Hebrew text's 'Chiun' or 'Kiyyun'.
What is the meaning of Remphan in the Bible?
Remphan appears in the Greek translation of Amos 5:26 and is cited in Acts 7:43 as the name of an idol worshipped by Israelites in the wilderness, corresponding to the Hebrew text's 'Chiun' or 'Kiyyun'.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Remphan clarifies the textual history of Amos 5:26 and highlights the early Christian recognition of idolatry in the Old Testament narrative, aiding readers in reconciling differences between Hebrew and Greek manuscripts.
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