Strong's Lexicon shiphrah: Shiphrah Original Word: שִׁפְרָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁפַר (shaphar), meaning "to be fair" or "to be beautiful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Shiphrah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of midwifery and the preservation of life can be related to Greek terms such as μαῖα (maia), meaning "midwife." Usage: Shiphrah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably the name of one of the Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants at birth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, midwives held an essential role in society, assisting in childbirth and ensuring the survival of both mother and child. The account of Shiphrah is set during the period of Israelite enslavement in Egypt, a time when the Pharaoh sought to suppress the growing Hebrew population. Shiphrah, along with another midwife named Puah, is remembered for her courage and fear of God, choosing to preserve life despite the king's edict. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shaphar Definition fairness, clearness (of sky) NASB Translation cleared (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שִׁפְרָה noun feminine fairness, clearness, of sky; — absolute ׳שׁ Job 26:13 by his breath the sky becomes fair(ness), see especially De Di Bu Du; > CheJQ 1897, 578 (after ᵐ5) בְּרִיחֵי שָׁמַיִם סֹגֵר הוּא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance garnish From shaphar; brightness -- garnish. see HEBREW shaphar Forms and Transliterations שִׁפְרָ֑ה שפרה shifRah šip̄·rāh šip̄rāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 26:13 HEB: בְּ֭רוּחוֹ שָׁמַ֣יִם שִׁפְרָ֑ה חֹֽלֲלָ֥ה יָ֝ד֗וֹ NAS: the heavens are cleared; His hand KJV: By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; INT: his breath the heavens are cleared has pierced his hand 1 Occurrence |
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