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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Resheph</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/r/resheph.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/7-25.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/resheph.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Resheph</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/r/resh.htm" title="Resh">◄</a> Resheph <a href="/topical/naves/r/resheph--grandson_of_ephraim.htm" title="Resheph: Grandson of Ephraim">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Resheph is a figure mentioned in the Bible, often associated with pestilence, plague, or destruction. The name "Resheph" appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, and its interpretation has been the subject of scholarly discussion. In the ancient Near Eastern context, Resheph was also known as a deity associated with war and plague, particularly in Canaanite and Ugaritic mythology.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-24.htm">Deuteronomy 32:24</a> :</b> In the Song of Moses, Resheph is indirectly referenced as part of the calamities that will befall those who turn away from God. The verse states, "They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that crawl in the dust." Here, "pestilence" and "plague" are often associated with the destructive forces that Resheph embodies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm">Habakkuk 3:5</a> :</b> This verse describes the power and majesty of God, with Resheph being part of the imagery used to convey divine judgment. "Plague went before Him, and pestilence followed in His steps." The mention of "plague" and "pestilence" aligns with the destructive nature attributed to Resheph.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/psalms/78-48.htm">Psalm 78:48</a> :</b> In recounting the plagues of Egypt, the psalmist writes, "He gave over their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning." The term "bolts of lightning" is sometimes linked to Resheph, emphasizing his association with sudden and devastating destruction.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>In the broader ancient Near Eastern context, Resheph was recognized as a deity of war and plague. In Ugaritic texts, Resheph is depicted as a warrior god, often wielding a bow and arrows, symbolizing his role in bringing disease and destruction. This cultural background provides insight into the biblical usage of Resheph as a metaphor for divine judgment and calamity.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Resheph in the Bible serves to underscore the sovereignty and power of God over all forces of destruction and chaos. While Resheph may have been revered as a powerful deity in neighboring cultures, the biblical narrative consistently portrays the God of Israel as supreme, with authority over all such entities. The use of Resheph in biblical texts highlights the futility of relying on foreign gods and emphasizes the need for faithfulness to the one true God.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The figure of Resheph in the Bible, while not extensively detailed, serves as a powerful symbol of divine judgment and the destructive consequences of turning away from God. Through the lens of biblical theology, Resheph's presence in the text reinforces the overarching theme of God's ultimate authority and the call for His people to remain steadfast in their devotion.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Resheph</span><p>(<i>flame</i>), a son of Ephraim. (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-25.htm">1 Chronicles 7:25</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">RESHEPH</span><p>re'-shef (resheph, "flame" or "fire-bolt"): Personal name found in Phoenician as a divine name. In the Old Testament the name of a descendant of Ephraim, the eponym of an Ephraimite family or clan (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-25.htm">1 Chronicles 7:25</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7566.htm"><span class="l">7566. <b>Resheph</b> -- an Ephraimite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7565, 7566. <b>Resheph</b>. 7567 . an Ephraimite. Transliteration: <b>Resheph</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (reh'-shef) Short Definition: <b>Resheph</b>. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7566.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7565.htm"><span class="l">7565. <b>resheph</b> -- flame</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7564, 7565. <b>resheph</b>. 7566 . flame. Transliteration: <b>resheph</b> Phonetic Spelling:<br> (reh'-shef) Short Definition: flashes. <b>...</b> 7564, 7565. <b>resheph</b>. 7566 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7565.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7529.htm"><span class="l">7529. retseph -- coal</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin see ritspah. coal For <b>resheph</b>; a red-hot stone (for baking) -- coal.<br> see HEBREW <b>resheph</b>. 7528, 7529. retseph. 7530 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7529.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_4/chapter_iisyria_at_the_beginning.htm"><span class="l">Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 4. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iisyria at the beginning.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/r/resheph.htm"><span class="l"><b>Resheph</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>RESHEPH</b>. re'-shef (<b>resheph</b>, "flame" or "fire-bolt"):<br> Personal name found in Phoenician as a divine name. <b>...</b><b>Resheph</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resheph.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reside.htm"><span class="l">Reside (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reside.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/telah.htm"><span class="l">Telah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Telah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:25 Rephah was his son, and <b>Resheph</b>, and Telah<br> his son, and Tahan his son, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/telah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tahan.htm"><span class="l">Tahan (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 7:25 Rephah was his son, and <b>Resheph</b>, and Telah his son, and Tahan<br> his son, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tahan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rephah.htm"><span class="l">Rephah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Rephah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 7:25 Rephah was his son, and <b>Resheph</b>, and Telah<br> his son, and Tahan his son, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rephah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/resh.htm"><span class="l">Resh (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/resh.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bolt.htm"><span class="l">Bolt (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> See BAR; LOCKS. In Habakkuk 3:5, <b>resheph</b> (a poetic word for "flame") is rendered<br> "fiery bolts" (the King James Version "burning coals"). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bolt.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/coal.htm"><span class="l">Coal (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> shachchar, "soot" or "dark-colored sandstone"; retseph (1 Kings 19:6), and ritspah (=<br> Rizpah) (Isaiah 6:6), margin "a hot stone"; compare <b>resheph</b>, "a flame <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/coal.htm - 14k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Resheph (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-25.htm">1 Chronicles 7:25</a></span><br />Rephah was his son, and <span class="boldtext">Resheph</span>, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/resheph.htm">Resheph</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/r/resheph--grandson_of_ephraim.htm">Resheph: Grandson of Ephraim</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reside.htm">Reside (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/telah.htm">Telah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tahan.htm">Tahan (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rephah.htm">Rephah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/resh.htm">Resh (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bolt.htm">Bolt (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/coal.htm">Coal (7 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/r/resh.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Resh"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Resh" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/r/resheph--grandson_of_ephraim.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Resheph: Grandson of Ephraim"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Resheph: Grandson of Ephraim" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>