Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶשְׁפָּר”
Understanding ʼeshpâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation good piece (of flesh). - a measured portion 1) piece of meat, measured portion, date-cake (meani...
H829
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶשְׁפָּר
Phoneticesh-pawr'
Transliterationʼeshpâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain derivation good piece (of flesh). - a measured portion 1) piece of meat, measured portion, date-cake (meaning and significance obscure)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 6:19 | “And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.” Word: אֶשְׁפָּר (ʼeshpâr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:3 | “And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.” Word: אֶשְׁפָּר (ʼeshpâr) |