Strong's Lexicon Chephri: Chephri Original Word: חֶפְרִי Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפַר (chaphar), meaning "to dig" or "to search." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Chephri" as it is not a name found in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of searching or digging can be related to Greek words like ζητέω (zēteō - to seek) or ἐρευνάω (ereunaō - to search). Usage: The name "Chephri" is not directly found in the canonical texts of the Bible. It is a hypothetical or reconstructed name that might be derived from the root חָפַר, suggesting a meaning related to "digging" or "searching." In a biblical context, names derived from this root could imply a person or place associated with excavation or discovery. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character, occupation, or a notable event. The root חָפַר is associated with activities like digging wells or searching for resources, which were vital in the agrarian and nomadic lifestyles of ancient Israel. Such activities were essential for survival and prosperity, making the root a meaningful part of the Hebrew lexicon. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Chepher Definition desc. of Hepher NASB Translation Hepherites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶפְרִי adjective, of a people of I. חֵפֶר a; only with article as proper name collective ׳הַח Numbers 26:32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hepherites Patronymically from Chepher; a Chephrite (collectively) or descendants of Chepher -- Hepherites. see HEBREW Chepher Forms and Transliterations הַֽחֶפְרִֽי׃ החפרי׃ ha·ḥep̄·rî HachefRi haḥep̄rîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:32 HEB: וְחֵ֕פֶר מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַֽחֶפְרִֽי׃ NAS: the family of the Hepherites. KJV: the family of the Hepherites. INT: and Hepher the family of the Hepherites 1 Occurrence |
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