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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְעֵיפָה֙ | and Ephah | 1Chr.2.46 |
Extended Information
- A womanof the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.46 married to Caleb (כָּלֵב)
- mother of: Haran (חָרָן), Moza (מוֹצָא), Gazez (גָּזֵז)
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
Female • From Judah(?) • Caleb's concubine and mother of three sons.
Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ephah was a concubine of Caleb who bore him three sons: Haran, Moza, and Gazez (1Ch.2.46).
- A woman from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.46;
- only referred to as Ephah עֵיפָה;
- wife of Caleb כָּלֵב;
- mother of Haran חָרָן, Moza מוֹצָא, Gazez גָּזֵז.
Ephah is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah as a concubine of Caleb, the son of Hezron (1Ch.2.46). She bore Caleb three sons: Haran, Moza, and Gazez. The inclusion of Ephah and her sons in the genealogy highlights the importance of recording the various branches of Judah's descendants, even those born to concubines. Concubines were secondary wives who held a lower social status than the primary wife but were still considered part of the family. Ephah's sons are listed alongside Caleb's other children, indicating their recognition within the family line. No further information is provided about Ephah's background, her relationship with Caleb, or the lives of her sons. Her mention in the genealogy serves to provide a comprehensive record of Caleb's descendants and to showcase the diverse family structure within the tribe of Judah.
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