Lexicon Kaleb Ephrathah: Caleb Ephrathah Original Word: כָּלֵב אֶפְרָתָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Caleb-ephrathah From Kaleb and 'Ephraath; Caleb- Ephrathah, a place in Egypt (if the text is correct) -- Caleb-ephrathah. see HEBREW Kaleb see HEBREW 'Ephraath NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Kaleb and Ephrath Definition the place where Hezron died NASB Translation Caleb-ephrathah (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the combination of two Hebrew words: כָּלֵב (Caleb) and אֶפְרָתָה (Ephrathah).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for "Caleb-Ephrathah" as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun related to a geographical location and lineage within the Old Testament context. Usage: The term "Caleb-Ephrathah" is used in the context of genealogical and territorial descriptions within the tribe of Judah. It appears in the Old Testament to denote a specific locality linked to Caleb's descendants. Context: Caleb-Ephrathah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:24, where it is described as a place associated with the descendants of Caleb, a notable figure from the tribe of Judah. Caleb is known for his faithfulness and courage, particularly in the context of the exploration of Canaan (Numbers 13-14). The mention of Caleb-Ephrathah in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles highlights the significance of Caleb's lineage and their territorial inheritance. Ephrathah is often identified with the region around Bethlehem, suggesting that Caleb-Ephrathah may have been located in this area. The association with Ephrathah underscores the importance of this region in the history of Judah and its connection to the Davidic line, as Bethlehem is the birthplace of King David. Forms and Transliterations אֶפְרָ֑תָה אפרתה ’ep̄·rā·ṯāh ’ep̄rāṯāh efRatahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:24 HEB: חֶצְר֖וֹן בְּכָלֵ֣ב אֶפְרָ֑תָה וְאֵ֤שֶׁת חֶצְרוֹן֙ NAS: of Hezron in Caleb-ephrathah, Abijah, KJV: was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah INT: the death of Hezron Caleb-ephrathah wife Hezron's 1 Occurrence |