Strong's Lexicon Yaphia: Yaphia Original Word: יָפִיעַ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָפַע (yapha), meaning "to shine" or "to be beautiful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Yaphia in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Yaphia is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a king of Lachish, a city in the Shephelah region of ancient Judah. The name Yaphia carries the connotation of brightness or beauty, reflecting the root meaning of "to shine." Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the ancient Near East, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. Lachish was a significant city-state during the time of the Israelite conquest and the period of the divided monarchy. It was strategically important due to its location and fortifications. The mention of Yaphia as a king of Lachish situates him within the broader narrative of the Israelite conquest of Canaan, as recorded in the book of Joshua. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yapha Definition a king of Lachish, also a son of David, also a place on the border of Zebulun NASB Translation Japhia (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָפִיעַ proper name, person and location 1. masculine person (compare Sabean יפעאל Hal150) — a. a king of Lachish Joshua 10:3, ᵐ5 Ιεφθα, A ᵐ5L Ιαφ(α)ιε. b. a son of David 2 Samuel 5:15 (ᵐ5 Ιεφιες, ᵐ5L Ναφεθ) = 1 Chronicles 3:7 (ᵐ5 Ιανουε A Ιαφιε, ᵐ5L Αχικαμ) = 1 Chronicles 14:6 (ᵐ5 Ιανουου, A Ιαφιε, ᵐ5L Ιαβεγ). 2. proper name, of a location on border of Zebulun Joshua 19:12, perhaps = modern Yâfa, 1/2 hour from Nazareth, RobBR ii. 343 f, but ᵐ5 Φαγγαι, Ιαφαψαὶ ᵐ5L Ιαφφιε. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Japhia From yapha'; bright; Japhia, the name of a Canaanite, an Israelite, and a place in Palestine -- Japhia. see HEBREW yapha' Forms and Transliterations וְיָפִֽיעַ׃ ויפיע׃ יָפִ֧יעַ יָפִֽיעַ׃ יפיע יפיע׃ veyaFia wə·yā·p̄î·a‘ wəyāp̄îa‘ yā·p̄î·a‘ yaFia yāp̄îa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 10:3 HEB: יַרְמ֜וּת וְאֶל־ יָפִ֧יעַ מֶֽלֶךְ־ לָכִ֛ישׁ NAS: of Jarmuth and to Japhia king KJV: of Jarmuth, and unto Japhia king INT: of Jarmuth and to Japhia king of Lachish Joshua 19:12 2 Samuel 5:15 1 Chronicles 3:7 1 Chronicles 14:6 5 Occurrences |
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