8220. shiphluth
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shiphluth: Lowliness, Humility

Original Word: שְׁפְלוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shiphluwth
Pronunciation: shif-LOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (shif-looth')
Definition: Lowliness, Humility
Meaning: remissness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
idleness

From shaphel; remissness -- idleness.

see HEBREW shaphel

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shaphel
Definition
a sinking
NASB Translation
slackness* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שִׁפְלוּת noun feminine sinking; — construct יָדִים ׳שׁ Ecclesiastes 10:18 sinking of hands, negligence ("" עֲצַלְתַּ֫יִם).

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry that aligns with the concept of שְׁפְלוּת is Strong's Greek Number G4164, ποικίλος (poikilos), which means "various" or "diverse." While not a direct translation, the Greek term can relate to the diverse ways in which remissness or lowliness can manifest in one's life, highlighting the multifaceted nature of spiritual and moral challenges.

Usage: The word שְׁפְלוּת is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a condition of humility or a lack of diligence, often implying a moral or spiritual deficiency. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it highlights the consequences of neglect or a humble state.

Context: The Hebrew term שְׁפְלוּת (shefelut) is rooted in the concept of being low or humble, both physically and metaphorically. In the biblical context, it often refers to a state of moral or spiritual remissness, where an individual or group has failed to uphold their duties or responsibilities. This term can be associated with a lack of zeal or diligence in spiritual matters, leading to a state of humility or abasement. The concept of שְׁפְלוּת is significant in the biblical narrative as it underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual fervor and the dangers of neglecting one's duties. It serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and the pursuit of righteousness to avoid falling into a state of remissness.

Forms and Transliterations
וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת ובשפלות ū·ḇə·šip̄·lūṯ ūḇəšip̄lūṯ uveshifLut
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Englishman's Concordance
Ecclesiastes 10:18
HEB: יִמַּ֣ךְ הַמְּקָרֶ֑ה וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת יָדַ֖יִם יִדְלֹ֥ף
NAS: sag, and through slackness the house
KJV: decayeth; and through idleness of the hands
INT: sag the rafters idleness of the hands leaks

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8220
1 Occurrence


ū·ḇə·šip̄·lūṯ — 1 Occ.















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