Strong's Lexicon Ephah: Ephah Original Word: עֵיפָהּ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוף (aw-fah), meaning "to fly" or "to be dark." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Ephah" as a person. However, for the measurement, the Greek equivalent is "μέτρον" (metron), Strong's Greek #3358, which refers to a measure or measuring instrument. Usage: In the Bible, "Ephah" refers to both a person and a unit of measurement. As a person, Ephah is a son of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through Keturah (Genesis 25:4). The name is also associated with a region or tribe descended from him. As a unit of measurement, an ephah is a dry measure used for grains and similar substances, roughly equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. Cultural and Historical Background: Ephah, as a person, is part of the genealogical records that highlight the descendants of Abraham, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations. The Midianites, including the descendants of Ephah, were a nomadic people often interacting with the Israelites, sometimes as allies and other times as adversaries. The ephah as a unit of measurement was significant in ancient Israelite society for trade and religious offerings, ensuring fairness and consistency in economic transactions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom uph Definition two Isr., also a Midianite NASB Translation ephah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵיפָה proper name 1. of a people 'son' of Midian Genesis 25:4 (J) = 1 Chronicles 1:33, compare Isaiah 60:6, ᵐ5 Γαφερ, Γεφαρ, Γαιφα(ρ). 2. masculine name in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:47, ᵐ5 Γαιφα. 3. feminine concubine of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:46, ᵐ5 Γαιφαηλ, A Γαιφα ἡ, ᵐ5L Γαιφα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ephah The same as eyphah; Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess -- Ephah. see HEBREW eyphah Forms and Transliterations וְעֵיפָ֔ה וְעֵיפָ֥ה וְעֵיפָה֙ ועיפה עֵיפָ֤ה עיפה eiFah veeiFah wə‘êp̄āh wə·‘ê·p̄āhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:4 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י מִדְיָ֗ן עֵיפָ֤ה וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ וַחֲנֹ֔ךְ NAS: of Midian [were] Ephah and Epher KJV: of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, INT: the sons of Midian Ephah and Epher and Hanoch 1 Chronicles 1:33 1 Chronicles 2:46 1 Chronicles 2:47 Isaiah 60:6 5 Occurrences |
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