Strong's Lexicon Shepher: Shepher Original Word: שֶׁפֶר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁפַר (shafar), meaning "to be beautiful" or "to be fair." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Shepher" as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of journeying or traveling can be related to Greek terms like πορεύομαι (poreuomai - G4198), meaning "to go" or "to travel." Usage: The term "Shepher" is used in the Bible as a geographical name. It refers to a specific location mentioned in the context of the Israelites' wilderness journey. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their subsequent wanderings in the wilderness, place names like Shepher are significant as they mark the stages of their journey. These locations often hold historical and spiritual significance, serving as reminders of God's guidance and provision during the Israelites' travels. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphar Definition "beauty," a mountain in the desert NASB Translation Shepher (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [שֶׁ֫פֶר] proper name, of a mountain as a station in wilderness; — הַרשָֿׁ֑פֶר Numbers 33:23,24 (P); Σαφαρ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shapper The same as shepher; Shepher, a place in the Desert -- Shapper. see HEBREW shepher Forms and Transliterations שָׁ֑פֶר שפרLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 33:23 HEB: וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ בְּהַר־ שָֽׁפֶר׃ NAS: and camped at Mount Shepher. KJV: and pitched in mount Shapher. INT: and camped Mount Shepher Numbers 33:24 2 Occurrences |
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