The meaning of “עֵיפָה”

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

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עֵיפָה

Phoneticay-faw'

TransliterationʻÊyphâh

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as עֵיפָה Ephah. - § Ephah = "gloomy" - Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him - also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess n pr m 1) a son of Midian 2) a Judaite, son of Jahdai n pr f 3) a concubine of Caleb in the line of Judah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 25:4	“And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.”
1 Chronicles 1:33	“And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.”
1 Chronicles 2:46	“And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.”
1 Chronicles 2:47	“And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.”
Isaiah 60:6	“The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Genesis1

1 Chronicles3

Isaiah1

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