◄ 8220. shiphluth ►
Strong's Lexicon shiphluth: Lowliness, Humility Original Word: שְׁפְלוּת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: shiphluwth Pronunciation: shif-LOOTH Phonetic Spelling: (shif-looth') Definition: remissness Meaning: The term שְׁפְלוּת (shefelut) is defined as "remissness" or "lowliness." It conveys a sense of being in a state of humility or being brought low, often in a moral or spiritual context. Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁפֵל (shafel), which means "to be low" or "to be humble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry that aligns with the concept of שְׁפְלוּת is Strong's Greek Number G4164, ποικίλος (poikilos), which means "various" or "diverse." While not a direct translation, the Greek term can relate to the diverse ways in which remissness or lowliness can manifest in one's life, highlighting the multifaceted nature of spiritual and moral challenges. Usage: The word שְׁפְלוּת is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a condition of humility or a lack of diligence, often implying a moral or spiritual deficiency. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it highlights the consequences of neglect or a humble state. Context: The Hebrew term שְׁפְלוּת (shefelut) is rooted in the concept of being low or humble, both physically and metaphorically. In the biblical context, it often refers to a state of moral or spiritual remissness, where an individual or group has failed to uphold their duties or responsibilities. This term can be associated with a lack of zeal or diligence in spiritual matters, leading to a state of humility or abasement. The concept of שְׁפְלוּת is significant in the biblical narrative as it underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual fervor and the dangers of neglecting one's duties. It serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and the pursuit of righteousness to avoid falling into a state of remissness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from shaphel Definition a sinking NASB Translation slackness* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁפְלוּת noun feminine sinking; — construct יָדִים ׳שׁ Ecclesiastes 10:18 sinking of hands, negligence ("" עֲצַלְתַּ֫יִם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance idleness From shaphel; remissness -- idleness. see HEBREW shaphel Forms and Transliterations וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת ובשפלות ū·ḇə·šip̄·lūṯ ūḇəšip̄lūṯ uveshifLut Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 10:18 HEB: יִמַּ֣ךְ הַמְּקָרֶ֑ה וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת יָדַ֖יִם יִדְלֹ֥ף NAS: sag, and through slackness the house KJV: decayeth; and through idleness of the hands INT: sag the rafters idleness of the hands leaks 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8220 1 Occurrence ū·ḇə·šip̄·lūṯ — 1 Occ.