The meaning of “שַׁעַף”

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

H8174

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

שַׁעַף

Phoneticshah'-af

TransliterationShaʻaph

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Shaaph. - § Shaaph = "division" - Shaaph, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Jahdai of the family of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel 2) son of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, by his concubine Maachah and father of Madmannah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
1 Chronicles 2:47	“And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.”
1 Chronicles 2:49	“She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.”

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Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

1 Chronicles2

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