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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Family members

Father: Gomer
Siblings: Ashkenaz Togarmah

Alternative names

דִּיפַתRiphath
רִיפַתRiphath

Mentions

Genesis 10:3
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
1 Chronicles 1:6
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.