Definition: The Hebrew term "Alkaphrah" appears in a few different biblical passages, but there's little information about its exact meaning or usage in the Bible. Some sources suggest it may be related to the Hebrew name "Akhronos," which was a deity worshipped by Israelites and Greeks during their time. However, some scholars believe that the term "Alkaphrah" could also mean something else entirely based on the context. For instance: - In Genesis 15:23, the angel Gabriel tells Joseph that he is to be called "Alkaphrah" because of his prophesied future role in God's plan. This suggests it may have been a name associated with prophecy or divine appointment. - In Deuteronomy 8:47-49, David's name is given as "Alkaphrah," implying he was a priestly son and thus might also be related to prophecy. In general, the Hebrew term "Alkaphrah" can symbolize a prophesied or divine appointment for someone, such as a prophet named Elijah. The exact meaning of "Alkaphrah" varies greatly among different versions and sources, so it's unclear what its original use was.

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Definition: "Ap" means "God's", "Ra" represents a deity, and "fa" signifies one or more gods, similar to how names like "father," "mother," and "sister" are used in English to refer to family members. The term typically refers to a person with supernatural powers or accessions.

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Definition: Verse: The word "aphrasia" is used in the Bible to describe someone who claims to know the meaning of things but does not have any direct evidence or witness for this knowledge. This term comes from the Greek, which means 'to say', and it describes a person's claim that they are knowledgeable about something without proof or testimony. It's similar to "knowledge," but with a twist: someone who has no direct evidence or witness can still be considered an "aphrasian."

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Definition: "Paraphrase, paraphrased" is a verb that can refer to both literal paraphrasing as in "I didn't say I wouldn't go but my roommate said so," and the process by which an original statement or phrase is reformatted or rephrased for clarity or conciseness. The word 'paraphrase' means to rephrase something, often a long sentence. This verb can be used when someone has written down something in one way and wants it rewritten in another. The term 'paraphrased' suggests that the original statement is not exactly the same as what you wrote down but is similar or coherent. Paraphrasing can also refer to rewriting passages for clarity, such as paraphrasing a literary work into an accessible format. For example, someone might paraphrase a novel's dialogue into a readable paragraph or sentence structure to make it easier to read and understand. The process of paraphrasing involves changing the words in a sentence from its original form to match another new version of that same sentence. This can be done by editing out unnecessary phrases, inserting synonyms where appropriate, or simply rewriting the sentence entirely. Paraphrasing is often used as part of creative writing to break up long blocks of text and make it easier for readers to understand. Paraphrased means rephrased in this context, so paraphrase could also be thought of as "paraphrased" but more specifically means rewritten or revised.

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