Strong's Lexicon Atroth Shophan: Atroth Shophan Original Word: עַטְרוֹת שׁוֹפָן Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: עֲטָרוֹת (Ataroth), meaning "crowns" or "wreaths," and שׁוֹפָן (Shophan), which is likely a personal or clan name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Atroth Shophan, as it is a specific Hebrew place name not mentioned in the New Testament. Usage: Atroth Shophan is a place name mentioned in the Old Testament. It refers to a location on the east side of the Jordan River, within the territory allotted to the tribe of Gad. The name suggests a place of significance, possibly indicating a settlement or a region known for its leadership or prominence. Cultural and Historical Background: Atroth Shophan is part of the land distribution narrative in the Book of Numbers, where the tribes of Israel receive their inheritance in the Promised Land. The region east of the Jordan, including Atroth Shophan, was known for its fertile land and was suitable for livestock, which was important for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. This area was historically significant as it was part of the Transjordan, a region that played a crucial role in Israel's early settlement and military campaigns. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Ataroth and saphan Definition a place in Isr. NASB Translation Atroth-shophan (1). 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 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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