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שָׁפַר H8231
H8231 is the Hebrew word שָׁפַר, transliterated shâphar and said shaw-far'. The King James Version most often renders it yea i have a goodly.
What it means
to glisten, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) fair.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: [idiom] goodly.
Verses using שָׁפַר
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 16:6 · KJV
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Common questions
What does Strong's H8231 mean?
H8231 is the Hebrew word שָׁפַר (shâphar), meaning to glisten, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) fair.
How is H8231 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it yea i have a goodly (1 time).
How many times does H8231 appear in the Bible?
שָׁפַר (shâphar) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8231 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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