◄ 659. epha ►
Strong's Lexicon epha: Ephah Original Word: אֵפַע Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: epha` Pronunciation: ay-fah Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-fah) Definition: Ephah Meaning: a breath, nothing Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to measure Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the ephah, as it is a specific Hebrew measure. However, the concept of fair measurement is echoed in the New Testament, such as in Luke 6:38, which speaks of giving and receiving in good measure. Usage: The term "ephah" refers to a unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel, approximately equivalent to 22 liters or about 5.8 gallons. It was commonly used for measuring grains and other dry commodities. The ephah is often mentioned in the context of trade and offerings, emphasizing fair and honest measurements. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the ephah was a standard unit of measurement for dry goods, similar to the bushel in modern terms. It was part of a system of weights and measures that included the bath for liquids and the shekel for weight. The use of standardized measures was crucial for maintaining justice and fairness in trade, as commanded in the Mosaic Law. The ephah was also significant in religious practices, particularly in offerings and sacrifices, where precise measurements were required. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation, perhaps for ephes, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֶ֫פַע] מֵאָ֑פַע Isaiah 41:24 text error for מֵאָ֑פֶס see אפס; so ᵑ9 ᵑ7 Saad Thes Ew Di and others אֶפְעֶה see below פעה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of nothing From an unused root probably meaning to breathe; properly, a breath, i.e. Nothing -- of nought. Forms and Transliterations מֵאָ֑פַע מאפע mê’āp̄a‘ mê·’ā·p̄a‘ meAfa Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 41:24 HEB: מֵאַ֔יִן וּפָעָלְכֶ֖ם מֵאָ֑פַע תּוֹעֵבָ֖ה יִבְחַ֥ר KJV: and your work of nought: an abomination INT: no and your work of nought is an abomination chooses 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 659 1 Occurrence mê·’ā·p̄a‘ — 1 Occ.