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Rosh
the head; top, or beginning
רֹאשׁ rosh
Rosh (Hebrew: רֹאשׁ, rosh) means “the head; top, or beginning”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 1980 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears with Ahiram in Genesis 46.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Rosh
son of Benjamin
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 1980 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 1980 | 5 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 5 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 5 in 1980 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 46:21 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 8:2 |
| Cross-references | 18 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Naaman co-occurrence Appears with Naaman in Genesis 46.
- Gera co-occurrence Appears with Gera in Genesis 46.
- Ard co-occurrence Appears with Ard in Genesis 46.
- Ahiram co-occurrence Appears with Ahiram in Genesis 46.
- Becher co-occurrence Appears with Becher in Genesis 46.
- Huppim co-occurrence Appears with Huppim in Genesis 46.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21;
son of: Benjamin (H1144);
brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Rapha at 1Ch.8.2;
Also named: ra.pah (רָפָא "Rapha" H7498H)
§ Rosh = "head"
a son of Benjamin
Rosh (or Rapha) was a son of Benjamin and grandson of Jacob, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
The biblical story
Rosh (or Rapha) is mentioned in Gen.46.21 and 1Ch.8.2 as one of the sons of Benjamin, the youngest son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Rachel. He is listed among the descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt during the time of Joseph (Gen.46.21). In the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8, Rosh (or Rapha) is mentioned again as a son of Benjamin (1Ch.8.2). The name "Rosh" means "head" or "chief," while "Rapha" means "giant" or "mighty one." It is possible that these two names refer to the same individual, with "Rapha" being an alternate name or title. No further information is provided about Rosh (or Rapha) or his role within the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion in the genealogies serves to document the family lines and descendants of Benjamin, whose tribe played a significant role in Israel's history, particularly during the reign of King Saul, who was from the tribe of Benjamin.
Key verses
Rosh appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
Genesis 46:21 -
Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
1 Chronicles 8:2
Show all 2 references
Genesis (1)
- Genesis 46:21
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 8:2