Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יִפְתַּח־אֵל”
Understanding Yiphtach-ʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Jiphthah-el. - § Jiphthah-el = "God opens" - Jiphtach-el, a place in Palestine 1) a valley between Zebulun and Asher; lo...
H3317
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יִפְתַּח־אֵל
Phoneticyif-tach-ale'
TransliterationYiphtach-ʼêl
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jiphthah-el. - § Jiphthah-el = "God opens" - Jiphtach-el, a place in Palestine 1) a valley between Zebulun and Asher; location uncertain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 19:14 | “And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthah–el:” Word: יִפְתַּח־אֵל (Yiphtach-ʼêl) | |
| Joshua 19:27 | “And turneth toward the sunrising to Beth–dagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthah–el toward the north side of Beth–emek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,” Word: יִפְתַּח־אֵל (Yiphtach-ʼêl) |