Remphan

the name of a false god—see Acts 7:43; Revised Version, “Rephan”

In Amos 5:26 the Hebrew Chiun (q.v.) is rendered by the LXX. “Rephan,” and this name is adopted by Luke in his narrative of the Acts. These names represent the star-god Saturn or Moloch.

ALSO SEE:

• idolatry
• idol
• heathen