Berean Strong's Lexicon shappir: Shaphir Original Word: שַׁפִּיר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַר (shaphar), meaning "to be fair" or "to be beautiful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Shaphir" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific place name in the Hebrew text. Usage: The term "Shaphir" is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to a location. It is often understood to mean "beautiful" or "pleasant," reflecting the root meaning of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: Shaphir is mentioned in the context of the prophetic writings of Micah. It is one of several towns in Judah that are addressed in a lamentation over their impending judgment. The name itself, meaning "beautiful," may have been indicative of the town's appearance or its perceived status among the surrounding regions. The prophetic use of the name in Micah is likely a play on words, contrasting the town's name with the coming disgrace. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a form corresponding to Shaphir Definition fair, beautiful NASB Translation beautiful (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁמִּיר adjective fair, beautiful; — of foliage Daniel 4:9; Daniel 4:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair (Aramaic) intensive of a form corresponding to Shaphiyr; beautiful -- fair. see HEBREW Shaphiyr Forms and Transliterations שַׁפִּיר֙ שפיר šap·pîr šappîr shapPirLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:12 HEB: עָפְיֵ֤הּ שַׁפִּיר֙ וְאִנְבֵּ֣הּ שַׂגִּ֔יא NAS: Its foliage [was] beautiful and its fruit KJV: The leaves thereof [were] fair, and the fruit INT: foliage beautiful fruit abundant Daniel 4:21 2 Occurrences |
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