Word Study

The meaning of זִלְפָּה

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

H2153
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

זִלְפָּה

Phoneticzil-paw
TransliterationZilpâh
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

from an unused root apparently meaning to trickle, as myrrh; fragrant dropping Zilpah. - § Zilpah = "a trickling" - Zilpah, Leah's maid 1) the Syrian given by Laban to Leah as a handmaid, a concubine of Jacob, mother of Asher and Gad

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 30:12

And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis7

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זִלְפָּה' deepen your understanding of Genesis 30:12?