Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “זִלְפָּה”
Understanding Zilpâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
from an unused root apparently meaning to trickle, as myrrh; fragrant dropping Zilpah. - § Zilpah = "a trickling" - Zilp...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:12 | “And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.” Word: זִלְפָּה (Zilpâh) |