The meaning of “שִׁפְעָה”
Understanding shiphʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of שֶׁפַע abundance, company, multitude. - copiousness 1) abundance, quantity, multitude
שִׁפְעָה
feminine of שֶׁפַע abundance, company, multitude. - copiousness 1) abundance, quantity, multitude
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 9:17 | “And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace?” Word: שִׁפְעָה (shiphʻâh) | |
| Job 22:11 | “Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.” Word: שִׁפְעָה (shiphʻâh) | |
| Job 38:34 | “Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee?” Word: שִׁפְעָה (shiphʻâh) | |
| 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: שִׁפְעָה (shiphʻâh) | |
| Ezekiel 26:10 | “By reason of the abundance of his horses their dust shall cover thee: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the chariots, when he shall enter into thy gates, as men enter into a city wherein is made a breach.” Word: שִׁפְעָה (shiphʻâh) |
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