Strong's Lexicon shiphlah: Lowland, low place, humble state Original Word: שִׁפְלָה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפַל (shaphal), meaning "to be low" or "to be humble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5011 (ταπεινός, tapeinos): Meaning "humble" or "lowly," often used in the New Testament to describe humility in spirit or status. Usage: The term "shiphlah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a geographical region characterized by low-lying areas, often referring to the lowlands or plains. It can also metaphorically denote a state of humility or lowliness. The word is used to describe both physical terrain and a humble condition or status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the "Shephelah" referred to the lowland region between the coastal plain and the central highlands. This area was significant for agriculture due to its fertile soil and was often a site of conflict due to its strategic location. The concept of humility, associated with "shiphlah," was valued in Hebrew culture, reflecting a person's recognition of their position before God and others. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphel Definition humiliation NASB Translation utterly (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁפְלָה noun feminine humiliation; — Isaiah 32:19 (of city). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance low place Feminine of shephel; depression -- low place. see HEBREW shephel Forms and Transliterations וּבַשִּׁפְלָ֖ה ובשפלה ū·ḇaš·šip̄·lāh ūḇaššip̄lāh uvashshifLahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 32:19 HEB: בְּרֶ֣דֶת הַיָּ֑עַר וּבַשִּׁפְלָ֖ה תִּשְׁפַּ֥ל הָעִֽיר׃ NAS: And the city will be utterly laid low. KJV: shall be low in a low place. INT: comes the forest will be utterly laid and the city 1 Occurrence |
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