Original Word: שַׁעַף
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Sha`aph
Pronunciation: shah-AHF
Phonetic Spelling: (shah'-af)
Definition: Shaaph
Meaning: Shaaph is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁעַף (sha'aph), which means "to long for" or "to desire."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Shaaph, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament.

Usage: The name Shaaph appears in genealogical contexts within the Old Testament, specifically in the lineage of Caleb.

Context: Shaaph is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as a son of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah, known for his faithfulness and leadership during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Shaaph is listed among Caleb's descendants, indicating his role in the continuation of Caleb's lineage. The mention of Shaaph is found in 1 Chronicles 2:49, where it states: "She also gave birth to Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Macbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah." This passage highlights Shaaph's position within the family tree and his contribution to the genealogical history of the tribe of Judah.

שַׁ֫עַף proper name, masculine in clan of Caleb, Σαγαε, A Σαγαφ, ᵐ5^L Σααφ; —

1 ׳שׁ 1 Chronicles 2:49.

2 שָׁ֑עַף 1 Chronicles 2:47.

I. שׁער (√of following; Arabic break, break off, through, gap, opening; Ethiopic tear in two, dissolve; Aramaic (transposed) split, divide, תְּרַע tear down; Late Hebrew שַׁעַר gate, so MI²² שעריה (plural suffix), Phoenician שער Lzb³⁸¹; Tel Amarna ša—ri, as Canaanism, Wkl^{195, 1. 16}; Aramaic תַּרְעָא, ; Nabataean תרעא Lzb³⁸⁸; — Egyptian ša¹r is loan-word Bondi⁷⁰).

Shaaph

From ca'aph; fluctuation; Shaaph, the name of two Israelites -- Shaaph.

see HEBREW ca'aph

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