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עֵיפָה H5891
H5891 is the Hebrew word עֵיפָה, transliterated ʻÊyphâh and said ay-faw'. The King James Version most often renders it ephah.
What it means
Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess.
Where it comes from
the same as H5890 (עֵיפָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Ephah.
Verses using עֵיפָה
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 25:4 · KJV
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
1 Chronicles 1:33 · KJV
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.
1 Chronicles 2:46 · KJV
And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez.
1 Chronicles 2:47 · KJV
And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
Isaiah 60:6 · KJV
The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5891 mean?
H5891 is the Hebrew word עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh), meaning Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess.
How is H5891 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ephah (5 times).
How many times does H5891 appear in the Bible?
עֵיפָה (ʻÊyphâh) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5891 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: the same as H5890 (עֵיפָה).
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