Original Word: שִׁפְעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: shiph`ah
Pronunciation: shif-khaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (shif-aw')
Definition: Maidservant, female servant, handmaid
Meaning: copiousness

abundance, company, multitude

Feminine of shepha'; copiousness -- abundance, company, multitude.

see HEBREW shepha'

Word Origin
fem. of shepha
Definition
abundance, quantity
NASB Translation
abundance (2), company (2), multitude (2).

[שִׁפְעָה], שִׁפְעַת noun feminine abundance, quantity; — apparently absolute שִׁפְעַת 2 Kings 9:17, a multitude (of men), (Bur שִׁפְעָה, or שִׁפְעַת אֲנָשִׁים as Klo Benz and others; > ᵐ5^B Kit עָפָר); construct שִׁפְעַת יֵהוּא 2 Kings 9:17 Jehu's multitude; construct, of horses Ezekiel 26:10, camels Isaiah 60:6; of waters Job 22:11; Job 38:34.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַע (shapha'), which means to be abundant or to overflow.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G34 (agathosune): Often translated as goodness, this term can imply a sense of moral abundance or richness in character.
• G1408 (doxazo): While primarily meaning to glorify, it can also imply the abundance of glory or honor.
• G2868 (katharotes): This term refers to purity, which can be seen as an abundance of cleanliness or moral clarity.
• G4128 (plethos): Directly related to the concept of multitude or abundance, this Greek term aligns closely with the idea of copiousness found in שִׁפְעָה.

In summary, שִׁפְעָה (shiph'ah) encapsulates the biblical theme of God's abundant provision and the overflowing nature of His blessings, serving as a testament to His generosity and the richness of life found in Him.

Usage: This Hebrew word is used in the context of describing abundance or a great quantity, often in relation to blessings, prosperity, or the outpouring of God's provision.

Context: The Hebrew word שִׁפְעָה (shiph'ah) is a noun that conveys the idea of abundance or copiousness. It is used in the Old Testament to describe a state of overflowing or plentifulness, often in a positive sense related to divine blessings or prosperity. The concept of שִׁפְעָה is closely tied to the imagery of overflowing abundance, whether it be in material wealth, spiritual blessings, or the bountiful provision of God. This term underscores the richness and generosity of God's provision for His people, highlighting the idea that God's blessings are not just sufficient but abundant.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to illustrate the lavishness of God's blessings and the prosperity that comes from His hand. The use of שִׁפְעָה in the biblical text serves as a reminder of God's ability to provide beyond measure and the fullness of life that comes from living in accordance with His will.

וְֽשִׁפְעַת־ ושפעת־ מִשִּׁפְעַ֥ת משפעת שִֽׁפְעַ֨ת שִׁפְעַ֖ת שִׁפְעַ֤ת שפעת miš·šip̄·‘aṯ mishshifAt miššip̄‘aṯ shifAt šip̄‘aṯ šip̄·‘aṯ veshifat wə·šip̄·‘aṯ- wəšip̄‘aṯ-Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts