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עֵיפָה

e.phahEphah
hebrewOld TestamentName of a man5 occurrences3 books5 verses
This name belongs to 4 different people and places in the Bible:
  • Ephah: Caleb's concubine and mother of three sons
  • Ephah: Son of Jahdai, in Caleb's genealogy
  • Ephah: Son of Midian and grandson of Abraham
  • Ephah: Arabian tribe; known for their camels and dromedaries

Definition

the same as H5890; Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess
Traditional renderings: Ephah.

Glossary entries

Ephah (Person) Ephah (Measurement)

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Genesis 25:4עֵיפָ֤ה · were Ephah
    The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:33עֵיפָ֤ה · Ephah
    The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.
  3. 1 Chronicles 2:46וְעֵיפָה֙ · Ephah
    Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.
  4. 1 Chronicles 2:47וְעֵיפָ֥ה · Ephah
    The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
  5. Isaiah 60:6וְעֵיפָ֔ה · and Ephah
    Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.