Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֶגְלָה”
Understanding ʻEglâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as עֶגְלָה Eglah. - § Eglah = "a heifer" - Eglah, a wife of David 1) a wife of David and mother of Ithream
H5698
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֶגְלָה
Phoneticeg-law'
TransliterationʻEglâh
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as עֶגְלָה Eglah. - § Eglah = "a heifer" - Eglah, a wife of David 1) a wife of David and mother of Ithream
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 3:5 | “And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.” Word: עֶגְלָה (ʻEglâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 3:3 | “The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.” Word: עֶגְלָה (ʻEglâh) |
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