Strong's Lexicon shepher: Beauty, Goodliness Original Word: שֶׁפֶר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be pleasing or beautiful. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of beauty or goodliness is "καλός" (kalos), Strong's Greek #2570, which is often used in the New Testament to describe something that is good, noble, or beautiful. Usage: The Hebrew word "shepher" is used to denote beauty or goodliness, often in a context that highlights the pleasing or attractive nature of something. It is a term that conveys a sense of aesthetic or moral beauty, suggesting something that is not only visually appealing but also good in nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, beauty was often associated with divine favor and blessing. The concept of beauty extended beyond physical appearance to include moral and spiritual qualities. The Hebrew people valued beauty as a reflection of God's creation and order. The term "shepher" would have been understood in this broader context, encompassing both the physical and the spiritual dimensions of beauty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphar Definition beauty, goodliness NASB Translation beautiful (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [שֶׁ֫פֶר noun masculine beauty, goodliness; — absolute אִמְרֵישָֿׁ֑פֶר Genesis 49:21 (see אֹמֶר, אָמִיר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance goodly From shaphar; beauty -- X goodly. see HEBREW shaphar Forms and Transliterations שָֽׁפֶר׃ שפר׃ šā·p̄er šāp̄er ShaferLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:21 HEB: הַנֹּתֵ֖ן אִמְרֵי־ שָֽׁפֶר׃ ס NAS: let loose, He gives beautiful words. KJV: let loose: he giveth goodly words. INT: gives words beautiful 1 Occurrence |
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