Lexicon ephoh: "where," "then," "now," "here" Original Word: אֵיפֹה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance what manner, where From 'ay and poh; what place?; also (of time) when?; or (of means) how?; --what manner, where. see HEBREW 'ay see HEBREW poh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ay and poh Definition where? NASB Translation what kind (1), where (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵיפֹה (from אַי & מֹּה here) adverb 1. where? Genesis 37:16; 1 Samuel 19:22; 2 Samuel 9:4; Isaiah 49:21; Jeremiah 3:2; Job 4:7; Job 38:4; Ruth 2:19; in indirect sentence Jeremiah 36:19 (less common than אַיֵה, used of persons [contrast אֵיוֶֿה] and with a verb [contrast אַיֵּה]). 2 of what kind? (quails ?) only Judges 8:18. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵי (ay), which is an interrogative particle.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G230: ἄν (an) • A particle denoting a contingency or possibility, often used in conditional sentences. Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to inquire about the location, time, or manner of an event or action. It is often found in contexts where the speaker is seeking information or clarification. Context: אֵיפֹה (eiphah) appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, serving as a versatile interrogative adverb. It is used to express curiosity or seek information about the specifics of a situation. For example, in Genesis 37:16, Joseph uses it to inquire about the whereabouts of his brothers: "I am looking for my brothers," Joseph replied. "Can you please tell me where they are pasturing their flocks?" (BSB). Similarly, in Job 38:19, God challenges Job with a question about the origins of light: "Where is the way to the home of light? Do you know where darkness resides?" (BSB). These examples illustrate the word's function in seeking knowledge or understanding about a particular circumstance or location. Forms and Transliterations אֵיפֹ֖ה אֵיפֹ֣ה אֵיפֹ֥ה אֵיפֹ֨ה אֵיפֹה֙ איפה וְ֝אֵיפֹ֗ה ואיפה ’ê·p̄ōh ’êp̄ōh eiFoh veeiFoh wə’êp̄ōh wə·’ê·p̄ōhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 37:16 HEB: נָּ֣א לִ֔י אֵיפֹ֖ה הֵ֥ם רֹעִֽים׃ NAS: tell me where they are pasturing KJV: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed INT: tell please where they are pasturing Judges 8:18 Ruth 2:19 1 Samuel 19:22 2 Samuel 9:4 Job 4:7 Job 38:4 Isaiah 49:21 Jeremiah 3:2 Jeremiah 36:19 10 Occurrences |
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