Strong's Lexicon Shiphmi: Shiphmi Original Word: שִׁפְמִי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be abundant or numerous. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shiphmi, as it is a unique Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of genealogical records and roles of responsibility can be seen in Greek terms related to lineage and stewardship, such as "γενεαλογία" (genealogy) and "οἰκονόμος" (steward). Usage: Shiphmi is a personal name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is used to identify a specific individual within the lineage of the tribe, highlighting the importance of family heritage and tribal affiliation in ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and tribal affiliation. The tribe of Judah held particular significance as it was prophesied to be the tribe from which the Messiah would come (Genesis 49:10). Names like Shiphmi, found within these genealogies, underscore the importance of maintaining detailed records to preserve the history and promises associated with each tribe. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Shepham Definition inhab. of Shepham NASB Translation Shiphmite (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁפְמִי adjective, of a people, (of foregoing ?); — 1 Chronicles 27:27. שׁוּפָמִי adjective, of a people see שְׁפוּפָם below שׁפף. שׁפן (√ of following; compare Arabic FresnelJAS 1838, 514 Thes1467 [usually called or ]). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shiphmite Patrial from Shpham; a Shiphmite or inhabitant of Shepham -- Shiphmite. see HEBREW Shpham Forms and Transliterations הַשִּׁפְמִֽי׃ השפמי׃ haš·šip̄·mî hashshifMi haššip̄mîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:27 HEB: הַיַּ֔יִן זַבְדִּ֖י הַשִּׁפְמִֽי׃ ס NAS: and Zabdi the Shiphmite had charge KJV: cellars [was] Zabdi the Shiphmite: INT: the wine and Zabdi the Shiphmite 1 Occurrence |