Word Study

The meaning of גִּשְׁפָּא

Understanding Gishpâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1658
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

גִּשְׁפָּא

Phoneticghish-paw'
TransliterationGishpâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation Gispa. - § Gispa = "caress" - Gishpa, an Israelite 1) an officer of the temple slaves returning from exile with Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 11:21

But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'גִּשְׁפָּא' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 11:21?