Lexicon shiphrah: Shiphrah Original Word: שִׁפְרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garnish From shaphar; brightness -- garnish. see HEBREW shaphar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphar Definition fairness, clearness (of sky) NASB Translation cleared (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שִׁפְרָה noun feminine fairness, clearness, of sky; — absolute ׳שׁ Job 26:13 by his breath the sky becomes fair(ness), see especially De Di Bu Du; > CheJQ 1897, 578 (after ᵐ5) בְּרִיחֵי שָׁמַיִם סֹגֵר הוּא. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַר (shaphar), which means "to be fair" or "to be beautiful."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the name Shiphrah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of "brightness" or "fairness" can be related to Greek words such as φῶς (phōs • G5457), meaning "light," or καλός (kalos • G2570), meaning "good" or "beautiful," which convey similar ideas of brightness and beauty. Usage: The name Shiphrah is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to one of the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants at birth. Context: Shiphrah is mentioned in the Book of Exodus as one of the two Hebrew midwives, along with Puah, who played a crucial role in preserving the lives of Hebrew male infants during the time of Israel's bondage in Egypt. In Exodus 1:15-21, Pharaoh commanded the midwives to kill all newborn Hebrew boys. However, Shiphrah and Puah feared God and did not comply with the king's orders, allowing the boys to live. When questioned by Pharaoh, they explained that Hebrew women were vigorous and gave birth before the midwives could arrive. Because of their faithfulness and fear of God, He dealt well with the midwives and gave them families of their own. Shiphrah's actions are seen as an example of civil disobedience motivated by a higher moral law, demonstrating courage and reverence for God over human authority. Forms and Transliterations שִׁפְרָ֑ה שפרה shifRah šip̄·rāh šip̄rāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 26:13 HEB: בְּ֭רוּחוֹ שָׁמַ֣יִם שִׁפְרָ֑ה חֹֽלֲלָ֥ה יָ֝ד֗וֹ NAS: the heavens are cleared; His hand KJV: By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; INT: his breath the heavens are cleared has pierced his hand 1 Occurrence |
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