BDB8993
II. שִׁפְרָה proper name, feminine Hebrew midwife, Exod 1:15 1 ( E ); Σεπφωα (compare LagBN 90).
Strong's Lexicon
H8236
H8236 — שִׁפרָה
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H8236 |
|---|---|
| Word: | שִׁפרָה |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | the same as H8235 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | Shiphrah |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | shif-raw' |
| Meaning: | 1. Shiphrah, an Israelitess |
| KJV Renderings: | Shiphrah. |
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