Rephaim

plural noun

Repha·​im

ˈrefēə̇m,

rə̇ˈfāə̇m

: ancient giants reported in the Old Testament to have flourished in Canaan and its vicinity prior to the Hebrews

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Etymology

Hebrew rĕphā'īm

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