Lexicon shappir: Shaphir Original Word: שַׁפִיר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair (Aramaic) intensive of a form corresponding to Shaphiyr; beautiful -- fair. see HEBREW Shaphiyr 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַר (shaphar), which means "to be pleasing" or "to be beautiful."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5611 (καλός • kalos), which also means "beautiful" or "good." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe things that are aesthetically pleasing or morally good, reflecting a similar concept of beauty and goodness as found in the Hebrew and Aramaic usage. Usage: This word is used in the context of describing something that is aesthetically pleasing or attractive. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament. Context: The term שַׁפִיר (shapir) is found in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe something that is beautiful or fair in appearance. The root שָׁפַר (shaphar) from which it is derived is associated with beauty and pleasantness, indicating a quality that is visually appealing or admirable. In the context of the biblical narrative, beauty often carries connotations of favor and blessing, reflecting the cultural and theological values of the time. The use of Aramaic in certain biblical texts, such as Daniel, reflects the historical context of the Jewish people during the Babylonian exile, when Aramaic was a common language of the region. 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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