Strong's Lexicon

H5891

H5891 — עֵיפָה

Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

HebrewEyphahnameOccurrences: 5

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:	H5891
Word:	עֵיפָה
Part of Speech:	name
Etymology:	the same as H5890
Language:	Hebrew
Occurrences:	5
Transliteration:	Eyphah
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:	`Eyphah (ay-faw') n/p.
Meaning:	1. Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him 2. also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess
KJV Renderings:	Ephah.

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BDB5899

II. עֵיפָה proper name

1. of a people 'son' of Midian Gen 25:4 ( J ) = 1Chr 1:33 , compare Isa 60:6 , ᵐ5 Γαφερ, Γεφαρ, Γαιφα(ρ).

2. masculine name in Judah 1Chr 2:47, ᵐ5 Γαιφα.

3. feminine concubine of Caleb 1Chr 2:46, ᵐ5 Γαιφαηλ, A Γαιφα ἡ, ᵐ5 ^L Γαιφα.