Raphael
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- proper noun
- /ˈræfeɪəl/
- Literature
- The term genocide was coined by Raphael Lemkin in 1944 to mean "the destruction of a nation or an ethnic group."
- Saint Raphael
Examples
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"Only 3 of them are named in scripture: Raphael, Gabriel, and Michael.
Blog text (24) -
Those three work for me: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael.
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My brother Raphael had always been her favorite, and my sister and I knew it.
Blog text (10) -
I have been considering your young colleague, Raphael.
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Thus, Michael means "Who is like God"; Gabriel is "The Strength of God"; and Raphael is "God's Remedy."
Blog text (12) -
Through Mengs, Raphael exercised an important influence on Spanish thought and practice regarding expression.
Academic text (1998) -
Fr. Joe Whalen is the founder of Archangel St. Raphael Holy Healing Oil Ministry.
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When Raphael came back—Michelangelo was gone—he recognized, in the angel, the work of Michelangelo.
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In Hebrew tradition, Raphael is revered as an archangel associated with healing and guidance.
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Many believe that Raphael can assist those seeking spiritual direction and comfort.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Raphael comes from a Hebrew name made of rapha 'heal' and el 'God'. So, Raphael is the archangel often linked with healing and guidance.