Lexicon Atroth Shophan: Atroth Shophan Original Word: עַטְרוֹת שׁוֹפָן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Atroth, Shophan as if two places From the same as Atarowth and a name otherwise unused (being from the same as saphan) meaning hidden; crowns of Shophan; Atroth-Shophan, a place in Palestine -- Atroth, Shophan (as if two places). see HEBREW Atarowth see HEBREW saphan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Ataroth and saphan Definition a place in Isr. NASB Translation Atroth-shophan (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words עֲטָרוֹת (Ataroth) meaning "crowns" and שׁוֹפָן (Shophan), which is likely a proper name.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Atroth-Shophan, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun referring to a geographical location. However, the concept of territorial allotments and cities of refuge can be related to various Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe cities and regions, such as πόλις (polis) for city or χώρα (chora) for region. Usage: Atroth-Shophan is a proper noun used to denote a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament. Context: Atroth-Shophan is referenced in the context of the territorial allotments given to the tribes of Israel. Specifically, it is mentioned in the Book of Numbers as part of the land assigned to the tribe of Gad. The passage in Numbers 32:35 lists Atroth-Shophan among the cities built by the Gadites as they settled in the region east of the Jordan River. This area was part of the land conquered from the Amorites and was known for its suitability for livestock, which was significant for the tribe of Gad, known for their cattle. The name itself, combining "Ataroth" (crowns) with "Shophan," suggests a place of significance or prominence, possibly indicating a fortified city or a location of strategic importance. Forms and Transliterations שׁוֹפָ֛ן שופן shoFan šō·w·p̄ān šōwp̄ānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 32:35 HEB: וְאֶת־ עַטְרֹ֥ת שׁוֹפָ֛ן וְאֶת־ יַעְזֵ֖ר NAS: and Atroth-shophan and Jazer KJV: And Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, INT: and Atroth-shophan and Jazer and Jogbehah 1 Occurrence |
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