2660. Chepher

Lexicon

Chepher: Hepher

Original Word: חֵפֶר
Part of Speech: proper name, masculine ; proper name, of a location
Transliteration: Chepher
Pronunciation: KHEH-fer
Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-fer)
Definition: Hepher
Meaning: Chepher

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Hepher

From chaphar or chapher; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites -- Hepher.

see HEBREW chaphar

see HEBREW chapher

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. חֵ֫פֶר proper name, masculine 1. a Manassite Numbers 26:32,33; Numbers 27:1; Joshua 17:2,3, ᵐ5 Οφερ.

2 a man of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:6; ᵐ5 Ηφαλ, ᵐ5^L Αφερ.

3 one of David's heroes, according to 1 Chronicles 11:36 (but on text see Be VB and Dr 2 Samuel 23:36).

II. חֵ֫פֶר proper name, of a location 1. Canaanitish town, with a king, named just before Aphek Joshua 12:17, exact site unknown.

2 1 Kings 4:10 in Judah (׳ארץ ח); — on ׳גִּ֫תָּה ח Joshua 19:13, ׳גַּת הַח 2 Kings 14:25, see גַּת below יגן.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפַר (chaphar), meaning "to dig" or "to search."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Chepher in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of inheritance and land distribution can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament discussions of inheritance, such as κληρονομία (kleronomia • G2817), meaning "inheritance."

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Chepher, its origins, and its significance within the biblical narrative, reflecting its role in the genealogical and territorial history of Israel.

Usage: The name Chepher appears in the context of genealogies and territorial descriptions within the Old Testament. It is used to identify individuals and locations associated with the tribes of Israel.

Context: • Chepher as a Person: Chepher is mentioned as a descendant of Manasseh, one of the sons of Joseph. In the genealogical records, Chepher is listed as the father of Zelophehad, whose daughters famously petitioned Moses for their inheritance rights in the absence of male heirs (Numbers 26:33; 27:1; 36:1; Joshua 17:3).
• Chepher as a Location: The name Chepher also refers to a town or region within the territory allotted to the tribe of Manasseh. It is mentioned in the context of the conquests of Joshua, where it is listed among the towns captured by the Israelites (Joshua 12:17).
• Biblical Significance: The narrative involving the daughters of Zelophehad highlights issues of inheritance and women's rights within the Israelite community, making Chepher a significant name in the context of biblical law and social justice.

Forms and Transliterations

וְחֵ֕פֶר וחפר חֵ֔פֶר חֵ֖פֶר חֵ֗פֶר חֵ֚פֶר חֵ֤פֶר חֵ֨פֶר חֵֽפֶר׃ חפר חפר׃ Chefer ḥê·p̄er ḥêp̄er veChefer wə·ḥê·p̄er wəḥêp̄er

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 26:32
HEB: מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַשְּׁמִידָעִ֑י וְחֵ֕פֶר מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַֽחֶפְרִֽי׃
NAS: of the Shemidaites; and [of] Hepher, the family
KJV: of the Shemidaites: and [of] Hepher, the family
INT: the family of the Shemidaites and Hepher the family of the Hepherites

Numbers 26:33
HEB: וּצְלָפְחָ֣ד בֶּן־ חֵ֗פֶר לֹא־ הָ֥יוּ
NAS: the son of Hepher had
KJV: the son of Hepher had no sons,
INT: now Zelophehad the son of Hepher no had

Numbers 27:1
HEB: צְלָפְחָ֗ד בֶּן־ חֵ֤פֶר בֶּן־ גִּלְעָד֙
NAS: the son of Hepher, the son
KJV: the son of Hepher, the son
INT: of Zelophehad the son of Hepher the son of Gilead

Joshua 12:17
HEB: אֶחָ֔ד מֶ֥לֶךְ חֵ֖פֶר אֶחָֽד׃
NAS: one; the king of Hepher, one;
KJV: one; the king of Hepher, one;
INT: one the king of Hepher one

Joshua 17:2
HEB: שֶׁ֔כֶם וְלִבְנֵי־ חֵ֖פֶר וְלִבְנֵ֣י שְׁמִידָ֑ע
NAS: and for the sons of Hepher and for the sons
KJV: and for the children of Hepher, and for the children
INT: of Shechem the sons of Hepher the sons of Shemida

Joshua 17:3
HEB: וְלִצְלָפְחָד֩ בֶּן־ חֵ֨פֶר בֶּן־ גִּלְעָ֜ד
NAS: the son of Hepher, the son
KJV: the son of Hepher, the son
INT: Zelophehad the son of Hepher the son of Gilead

1 Kings 4:10
HEB: וְכָל־ אֶ֥רֶץ חֵֽפֶר׃ ס
NAS: [was] his and all the land of Hepher);
KJV: and all the land of Hepher:
INT: all the land of Hepher

1 Chronicles 4:6
HEB: אֲחֻזָּ֣ם וְאֶת־ חֵ֔פֶר וְאֶת־ תֵּימְנִ֖י
NAS: him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni
KJV: him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni,
INT: Naarah Ahuzzam Hepher Temeni and Haahashtari

1 Chronicles 11:36
HEB: חֵ֚פֶר הַמְּכֵ֣רָתִ֔י אֲחִיָּ֖ה
NAS: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah
KJV: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah
INT: Hepher the Mecherathite Ahijah

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2660
9 Occurrences

ḥê·p̄er — 8 Occ.
wə·ḥê·p̄er — 1 Occ.