8218. shiphlah

Lexicon

shiphlah: Lowland, low place, humble state

Original Word: שִׁפְלָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shiphlah
Pronunciation: shif-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (shif-law')
Definition: Lowland, low place, humble state
Meaning: depression

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

low place

Feminine of shephel; depression -- low place.

see HEBREW shephel

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shaphel
Definition
humiliation
NASB Translation
utterly (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שִׁפְלָה noun feminine humiliation; — Isaiah 32:19 (of city).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפֵל (shaphal), which means "to be low" or "to be humble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for שִׁפְלָה in the Strong's Greek Concordance. However, the concept of "lowland" or "depression" can be related to Greek terms that describe geographical features or metaphorical states of humility, such as ταπεινός (tapeinos), meaning "lowly" or "humble."

Usage: The word שִׁפְלָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a specific region known as the Shephelah, a lowland area in ancient Israel located between the coastal plain and the central highlands. This region was significant in biblical history and narratives.

Context: The term שִׁפְלָה (shiplah) is primarily used to describe the Shephelah, a region of low hills and valleys in the land of Israel. This area served as a transitional zone between the coastal plains and the mountainous regions of Judah. The Shephelah was known for its fertile land, making it an important agricultural area. It also held strategic military significance due to its location, often serving as a battleground between various ancient powers, including the Israelites and the Philistines.

In the biblical narrative, the Shephelah is mentioned in several contexts, often highlighting its role as a buffer zone and its agricultural productivity. For example, in the book of Joshua, the Shephelah is listed among the territories allotted to the tribe of Judah (Joshua 15:33-47). The region's cities and towns are frequently mentioned in accounts of battles and territorial disputes.

The Shephelah's significance extends beyond its geographical and military importance; it also holds symbolic meaning in the biblical text. The contrast between the lowlands and the highlands often serves as a metaphor for humility and exaltation, reflecting the broader theological themes of pride and humility found throughout the Scriptures.

Forms and Transliterations

וּבַשִּׁפְלָ֖ה ובשפלה ū·ḇaš·šip̄·lāh ūḇaššip̄lāh uvashshifLah

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 32:19
HEB: בְּרֶ֣דֶת הַיָּ֑עַר וּבַשִּׁפְלָ֖ה תִּשְׁפַּ֥ל הָעִֽיר׃
NAS: And the city will be utterly laid low.
KJV: shall be low in a low place.
INT: comes the forest will be utterly laid and the city

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8218
1 Occurrence

ū·ḇaš·šip̄·lāh — 1 Occ.