The meaning of “עֵיפָה”
Understanding ʻÊyphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as עֵיפָה Ephah. - § Ephah = "gloomy" - Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him - ...
עֵיפָה
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh) | |
| 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.” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:46 | “And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:47 | “And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh) | |
| 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.” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh) |