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What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« on: February 02, 2018, 12:19:08 AM »
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After considering the various feedback and weighing options, I have what I feel is a possible solution to our naming dilemma.

First, let's play a game called "What do we know?"

--We know that Goliath and his bros were from Gath, a Philistine city
--We know that Goliath and his bros had a father and he is mentioned in 2 Samuel 21
--While the Bible doesn't give the measurements of this father, I believe we can infer that he was a giant (I'm not a geneticist but I'm guessing it's fairly unlikely for a non-giant to have 5 giant sons)
--We know that the term "rapha" can be translated as "giant" or "tall."

Based on the above, I propose that instead of "Rapha, Father of Giants" (which is perhaps better saved for a future character representing the patriarch of the Rephaim) we call this character "Rapha of Gath."

Here's some reasons I think is a good solution:
--More creative/interesting than "Giant of Gath" (IMO)
--Closer to the original submission that Jesse made
--Allows him to have the Philistine identifier because he's the actual father of the 5 giants from Gath mentioned in 2 Samuel 21
--Keeps the possibility of a different "Rapha, Father of Giants" character to be printed in the future
--Even if his literal name wasn't "Rapha" we know that "rapha" means giant (or tall) so we're not adding anything to Scripture that isn't already there

Thoughts?  8)
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2018, 12:25:50 AM »
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2018, 12:45:36 AM »
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I like it, good solution/compromise.
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2018, 12:47:51 AM »
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2018, 07:00:47 AM »
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Sounds good to me!
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2018, 08:10:54 AM »
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This seems like a good compromise that will make most people happy. Well done, Justin!
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2018, 09:05:42 AM »
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Still sounds too generic to me.  Need a more descriptive title. For example, "The Totally Exhausted Gath Father of Giant Children."

I remember how tiring it was raising two "normal" size kids.  Just kidding, I gave you a +1 on your post.

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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2018, 09:09:46 AM »
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Name is more interesting than Giant, Giantfather, keeps the original name, refers to the character in mind when the name was suggested, and gets his identifier. Seems good :thumbup:

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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2018, 10:21:54 AM »
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Still sounds too generic to me.  Need a more descriptive title. For example, "The Totally Exhausted Gath Father of Giant Children."

I remember how tiring it was raising two "normal" size kids.  Just kidding, I gave you a +1 on your post.

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My parents raised 6 kids including 4 boys all 6'2" or taller, does that count?  ;D
« Last Edit: February 02, 2018, 03:37:01 PM by The Guardian »
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2018, 02:55:03 PM »
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My parents raised 6 kids including 4 boys all 6"2 or taller, does that count?  ;D

Not sure why you think children at least 8" tall are all that impressive...    :o

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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2018, 03:38:20 PM »
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My parents raised 6 kids including 4 boys all 6"2 or taller, does that count?  ;D

Not sure why you think children at least 8" tall are all that impressive...    :o

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Listen here wise guy...I have 3 brothers and they're...pretty tall.  :maul:
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2018, 05:35:31 PM »
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Feel free to post your thoughts or just give my post a + 1 (or a -1...I can take it).  :angel:

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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2018, 08:01:16 PM »
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Honestly, I would rather it be generic and called Rephaim of Gath for accuracy and outpost purposes lol. But if its between Rapha of Gath and Rapha Father of Giants, I like the latter. They mean the same thing if you give him the philistine identifier.
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Re: What's In A Name? Potential solution to CCC naming dilemma
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2018, 01:46:48 PM »
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
Rapha
(tall).
1. Son of Binea, among the descendants of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:37)
2. One of Benjamin's descendants. (1 Chronicles 8:2)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Tall.
(1.) A Benjamite, the son of Binea (1 Chronicles 8:2, 37), a descendant of Saul.
(2.) Margin of 1 Chronicles 20:4, 6, where "giant" is given in the text.

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