Lexical Definition
עֵיפָה ʻÊyphâh (ay-faw') Ephah N:N-M-P
the same as עֵיפָה
Ephah.
- § Ephah = "gloomy"
- Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him
- also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess
n pr m
1) a son of Midian
2) a Judaite, son of Jahdai
n pr f
3) a concubine of Caleb in the line of Judah
Extended Information
- A man of the Midianites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.4
- son of: Midian (מִדְיָן)
- brother of: Epher (עֵפֶר), Hanoch (חֲנוֹךְ), Abida (אֲבִידָע) and Eldaah (אֶלְדָּעָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עֵיפָה proper name
1. of a people 'son' of Midian Gen 25:4 (J) = 1Chr 1:33, compare Isa 60:6, ᵐ5 Γαφερ, Γεφαρ, Γαιφα(ρ).
2. masculine name in Judah 1Chr 2:47, ᵐ5 Γαιφα.
3. feminine concubine of Caleb 1Chr 2:46, ᵐ5 Γαιφαηλ, A Γαιφα ἡ, ᵐ5L Γαιφα.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 25:4 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:33 · 2:46 · 2:47 |
| Isaiah | 60:6 |
Profile
Male • Son of Midian • Son of Midian and grandson of Abraham.
Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Ephah was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through Keturah (Gen.25.4; 1Ch.1.33).
- A man of the Midianites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.4;
- only referred to as Ephah עֵיפָה;
- son of Midian מִדְיָן;
- a brother of Epher עֵפֶר, Hanoch חֲנוֹךְ, Abida אֲבִידָע and Eldaah אֶלְדָּעָה.
Ephah is mentioned in the genealogy of Abraham as one of the sons of Midian, who was born to Abraham through his wife Keturah (Gen.25.4; 1Ch.1.33). Ephah is listed among the descendants of Abraham, highlighting the diverse lineage that emerged from the patriarch. The sons of Midian, including Ephah, are mentioned after Abraham had sent them away to the east with gifts, separating them from his son Isaac (Gen.25.6). This suggests that Ephah and his brothers settled in the region east of Canaan. The genealogy in Chronicles repeats the information from Genesis, confirming Ephah's place in the family line (1Ch.1.33). No further details are provided about Ephah's life, his specific role, or the people group that may have descended from him. His mention in the genealogies serves to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations and to provide a record of the various branches of Abraham's descendants.
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