Strong's Lexicon Zilpah: Zilpah Original Word: זִלְפָה Word Origin: Likely derived from an unused root meaning "to trickle" or "to drop." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Zilpah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as she is a specific historical figure from the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Zilpah is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to one of the two maidservants given to Jacob by his wives. She is the maidservant of Leah, Jacob's first wife, and becomes one of Jacob's concubines. Zilpah is the mother of two of Jacob's sons, Gad and Asher, who are among the twelve tribes of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, it was customary for a wife to give her maidservant to her husband as a concubine if she herself was unable to bear children or wished to increase the number of offspring. This practice is seen in the narratives of the patriarchs, reflecting the importance of lineage and inheritance. Zilpah's role as a maidservant and later as a concubine highlights the social dynamics and family structures of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition one of Jacob's wives NASB Translation Zilpah (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs זלף (√ of following; Thes compare Aramaic זְלַף Pa`el drop, drip; compare  ; also Late Hebrew זִלּוּף sprinkling,  dropping, pouring,  a full bowl, etc.) זִלְמָּה proper name, feminine Leah's maid, one of Jacob's wives, mother of Gad and Asher Genesis 29:24; Genesis 30:9,10,12 (all J), Genesis 35:26; Genesis 37:2; Genesis 46:18 (all P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zilpah : from an unused root apparently meaning to trickle, as myrrh; fragrant dropping; Zilpah, Leah's maid -- Zilpah. Forms and Transliterations זִלְפָּ֔ה זִלְפָּ֖ה זִלְפָּ֛ה זִלְפָּ֣ה זִלְפָּה֙ זלפה zil·pāh zilPah zilpāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 29:24 HEB: לָ֔הּ אֶת־ זִלְפָּ֖ה שִׁפְחָת֑וֹ לְלֵאָ֥ה NAS: his maid Zilpah to his daughter KJV: Leah Zilpah his maid INT: gave Laban Zilpah his maid Leah Genesis 30:9 Genesis 30:10 Genesis 30:12 Genesis 35:26 Genesis 37:2 Genesis 46:18 7 Occurrences |
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