Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שַׁעַף”
Understanding Shaʻaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Shaaph. - § Shaaph = "division" - Shaaph, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Jahdai of the family of Caleb, the brothe...
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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.” Word: שַׁעַף (Shaʻaph) | |
| 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.” Word: שַׁעַף (Shaʻaph) |