Word Study
The meaning of “שִׁפְטָן”
Understanding Shiphṭân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H8204
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שִׁפְטָן
Phoneticshif-tawn'
TransliterationShiphṭân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Shiphtan. - § Shiphtan = "judicial" - Shiphtan, an Israelite 1) an Ephraimite, father of Kemuel, the leader of the tribe selected to divide the promised land between the tribes
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
1x
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Numbers
Book Distribution
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שִׁפְטָן' deepen your understanding of Numbers 34:24?