יִרְפְּאֵל (yir.pe.el)
yir.pe.el
Irpeel
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Irpeel, or yirpe’el, translates to “God will heal.” It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible as the proper noun for a city located in the territory of Benjamin (Joshua 18:27). The word combines yireh, meaning “he will see” or “provide,” and El, referring to God. This construction suggests a divine promise of care or restoration rather than a medical context.
As a place name, Irpeel marks one of the many settlements listed in Joshua’s division of the land among the tribes. Its single occurrence highlights its role as a geographic marker within the biblical narrative of Israel’s inheritance. The meaning reflects a common theological theme in ancient Israel: that God is actively involved in the well-being and establishment of His people.
Translators typically render Irpeel as “God will heal” or “God provides.” While the word yireh can imply sight, in this context it carries the sense of foresight or provision. The name serves as a reminder of God’s sustaining presence in the lives of those who inhabit the land.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Irpeel appears in a list of cities assigned to the tribe of Benjamin, carrying the meaning "God will heal" or "God provides." While it functions primarily as a geographic marker in Joshua 18:27, its etymology points to a deeper spiritual reality. It reminds us that God is actively involved in the establishment and well-being of His people.
For your faith, this word offers comfort. It suggests that divine care is not just a future hope but a present provision. Even in the detailed records of land division, we see a promise that God sustains those who inhabit the land He gives. This enduring presence invites trust in His ongoing care for our own lives and communities.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Irpeel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִרְפְּאֵ֖ל1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 18:27
Rekem, Irpeel, Taralah,
This verse lists Irpeel among the cities of Benjamin, grounding the name's meaning of divine provision within the historical context of Israel's inheritance.