8228. shepha

Lexicon

shepha: Abundance, overflow, plenty

Original Word: שֶׁפַע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shepha`
Pronunciation: SHEH-fah
Phonetic Spelling: (sheh'-fah)
Definition: Abundance, overflow, plenty
Meaning: resources

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

abundance

From an unused root meaning to abound; resources -- abundance.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
abundance
NASB Translation
abundance (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

שֶׁ֫פַע noun [masculine] abundance; — construct ׳שׁ Deuteronomy 33:19.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to abound.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4149 (πλοῦτος • ploutos), which also means wealth, riches, or abundance. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe both material wealth and spiritual riches, often highlighting the richness of God's grace and the spiritual blessings available to believers through Christ.

Usage: The term שֶׁפַע (Shefa) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of abundance or plentifulness, often in the context of material wealth or resources.

Context: The Hebrew word שֶׁפַע (Shefa) appears in the Old Testament to describe a condition of abundance or prosperity. It is often associated with the blessings of God, reflecting a state where resources are plentiful and needs are met in abundance. This term is used to convey the idea of overflowing wealth or prosperity, which can be both material and spiritual.

In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, שֶׁפַע is frequently linked to the blessings promised to the people of Israel when they follow God's commandments. It underscores the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to divine favor and abundance. The concept of שֶׁפַע is not merely about physical wealth but also encompasses a broader sense of well-being and divine provision.

For example, in Job 22:11, the term is used to describe the overwhelming abundance of water, symbolizing the overwhelming nature of God's blessings or, conversely, His judgments. The imagery of abundance is a recurring theme in the wisdom literature and prophetic writings, where it serves as a metaphor for divine generosity and the ideal state of creation under God's rule.

Forms and Transliterations

שֶׁ֤פַע שפע še·p̄a‘ šep̄a‘ Shefa

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 33:19
HEB: צֶ֑דֶק כִּ֣י שֶׁ֤פַע יַמִּים֙ יִינָ֔קוּ
NAS: For they will draw out the abundance of the seas,
KJV: for they shall suck [of] the abundance of the seas,
INT: righteous out the abundance of the seas will draw

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 8228
1 Occurrence

še·p̄a‘ — 1 Occ.