עֵיפָה
e.phah
Ephah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "e.phah" (H5891H) is a proper name, specifically referring to a person. The single occurrence of this name in the Bible suggests that it is a unique and individualized reference. The lack of further information about the person or their significance means that we cannot draw any broader conclusions about their role or importance. Given its classification as a proper name, "e.phah" is likely used to identify a specific individual, possibly a person of note or a family member. Without more context, it is difficult to say whether this person held a position of authority, was a notable figure, or simply a private individual. The significance of this word lies in its unique identification of a single person, which may be significant in a specific narrative or historical context. However, without more information, its broader implications remain unclear.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text