Original Word: עֵיפָהּ
Part of Speech: proper name; of a people; masculine; feminine
Transliteration: `Eyphah
Pronunciation: AY-fah
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-faw')
Definition: Ephah
Meaning: Ephah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to a person and a people group.

Word Origin: Derived from the root עוּף (H5774), which means "to fly" or "to be dark."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Ephah in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a direct Greek counterpart. However, the concept of genealogies and tribal affiliations can be found in various Greek terms related to lineage and descent.

Usage: The name Ephah appears in the context of genealogies and tribal affiliations. It is used to denote both an individual and a group of descendants.

Context: Ephah is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a descendant of Abraham through his wife Keturah. Specifically, Ephah is one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham and Keturah. This makes Ephah a grandson of Abraham. The name is found in the genealogical records in Genesis 25:4 and 1 Chronicles 1:33, where it lists the sons of Midian: "The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah" (Genesis 25:4, BSB). Ephah is also mentioned in Isaiah 60:6, where it is associated with the wealth and trade of the region, indicating that the descendants of Ephah were known for their camels and trade in gold and incense: "Caravans of camels will cover your land—young camels of Midian and Ephah—all those from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD" (Isaiah 60:6, BSB). This suggests that the Ephahites were a nomadic or semi-nomadic people involved in trade, likely inhabiting regions in or near the Arabian Peninsula.

Word Origin
from uph
Definition
two Isr., also a Midianite
NASB Translation
ephah (5).

II. עֵיפָה proper name

1. of a people 'son' of Midian Genesis 25:4 (J) = 1 Chronicles 1:33, compare Isaiah 60:6, ᵐ5 Γαφερ, Γεφαρ, Γαιφα(ρ).

2. masculine name in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:47, ᵐ5 Γαιφα.

3. feminine concubine of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:46, ᵐ5 Γαιφαηλ, A Γαιφα ἡ, ᵐ5^L Γαιφα.

Ephah

The same as eyphah; Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess -- Ephah.

see HEBREW eyphah

וְעֵיפָ֔ה וְעֵיפָ֥ה וְעֵיפָה֙ ועיפה עֵיפָ֤ה עיפה eiFah veeiFah wə‘êp̄āh wə·‘ê·p̄āhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts