Strong's Lexicon Ephrath or Ephrathah: Ephrath, Ephrathah Original Word: אֶפְרָת Word Origin: Derived from the root word פָּרָה (parah), meaning "to be fruitful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G965: Βηθλεέμ (Bethlehem) Usage: Ephrath or Ephrathah is a geographical name used in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with Bethlehem. It is sometimes used to refer to a region or district within the territory of Judah. The name is linked to the idea of fruitfulness, reflecting the agricultural richness of the area. Cultural and Historical Background: Ephrathah is historically significant as the birthplace of King David and, according to Christian tradition, Jesus Christ. The region of Ephrathah, particularly Bethlehem, was a fertile area conducive to agriculture and shepherding, which played a central role in the lives of its inhabitants. The name Ephrathah is also associated with the matriarch Rachel, who was buried on the way to Ephrath (Genesis 35:19). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as apher Definition an Isr. woman, also the name of several places in Pal. NASB Translation Ephrath (5), Ephrathah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶפְרָ֫תָה proper name (see Sta§ 308 d. 1; 342 d. 2; Morgenl. Forsch. 215) — might in several cases, e.g. Genesis 35:16, be אֶפְרָת + ה locative, but see Ruth 4:11; — 1. proper name, of a location place near Bethel, where Rachel died & was buried Genesis 35:16,19; Genesis 48:7 (אֶפְרָת only Genesis 48:7 where ה perhaps dropped on accusative of ה following (Ol); in last two passages הוא בית לחם is a gloss, see Di; compare 1 Samuel 10:2). 2 id., a name of Bethlehem Micah 5:1; Ruth 4:11; compare perhaps כָּלֵב אֶפְרָתָ֑ה 1 Chronicles 2:24 (ᵐ5 ἦλθεν Ξαλὲβ εἰς Ἐφράθα). 3 id. Psalm 132:6, perhaps applied to district where Kirjath Jearim lay, on the border of Judah & Benjamin, compare De Che. 4. proper name, feminine אֶפְרָת name given to wife of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:19 = אֶפְרָתָ֑ח 1 Chronicles 2:50; 1 Chronicles 4:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ephrath, Ephratah Or mephrathah {ef-raw'-thaw}; from parah; fruitfulness; Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem; once (Psa. 132:6) perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman -- Ephrath, Ephratah. see HEBREW parah Forms and Transliterations אֶפְרָ֑תָה אֶפְרָ֔ת אֶפְרָ֔תָה אֶפְרָ֗תָה אפרת אפרתה בְּאֶפְרָ֔תָה בְאֶפְרָ֑תָה באפרתה ’ep̄·rā·ṯāh ’ep̄·rāṯ ’ep̄rāṯ ’ep̄rāṯāh bə’ep̄rāṯāh ḇə’ep̄rāṯāh bə·’ep̄·rā·ṯāh ḇə·’ep̄·rā·ṯāh beefRatah efRat efRatah veefRatahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:16 HEB: הָאָ֖רֶץ לָב֣וֹא אֶפְרָ֑תָה וַתֵּ֥לֶד רָחֵ֖ל NAS: to go to Ephrath, Rachel KJV: to come to Ephrath: and Rachel INT: way to go to Ephrath to give Rachel Genesis 35:19 Genesis 48:7 Genesis 48:7 Ruth 4:11 1 Chronicles 2:19 1 Chronicles 2:50 1 Chronicles 4:4 Psalm 132:6 Micah 5:2 10 Occurrences |
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