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Arrafa

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the name of the female diviners of the ancient Arabians of the North Peninsula. They belonged to a distinct tribe, and held their office by hereditary succession; and they possessed the guardianship and right of service of various local temples. The male diviners were called Kahin.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Arrafa'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/arrafa.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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