שִׁפְעִי
𐤔𐤐𐤏𐤉
Shifei
H8230 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name designating an Israelite individual; lexically the name is best understood as meaning 'abundant' or 'profuse,' potentially descriptive of prosperity, fullness, or plentifulness in a figurative sense. Used in the genealogical lists to identify a specific descendant within the genealogies of the Israelite tribes.
Semantic Range
abundant, abundant one, prosperous (as personal name); always as a proper noun referring to an Israelite individual
Root / Etymology
שִׁפְעִי is derived from the root שָׁפַע, meaning 'to abound, to overflow, to be plentiful.' The name likely incorporates the nominal form of the root (שֶׁפַע, 'abundance'), combined with a theophoric or personal ending, forming a personal name signifying 'abundant one' or 'prosperous.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name שִׁפְעִי appears in 1 Chronicles 4:37, within the genealogies of the tribe of Simeon in the post-exilic period. The name is used for an individual within the tribal context, likely as a way of expressing hope for abundance or prosperity. The rendering 'Shiphi' in traditional English translations reflects the transliteration rather than a translation of meaning. While the underlying root denotes abundance, there is no explicit evidence that the individual's name should be understood beyond the standard practice of using names with blessings or positive attributes in ancient Israelite culture. There are no clear references to this term being used for groups, locations, or functions outside of its personal name usage. English translations render this as a proper name and do not convey the etymological sense of abundance, which is discernible in the Hebrew.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from שֶׁפַע; copious; Shiphi, an Israelite; Shiphi.
Bantu Hebrew
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שפע (sh-p-ʿ) — to abound, to overflow, to be plentiful
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8230-01 |
שִׁפְעִ֧י | shifei | HNp |
Shiphi | Abundant One | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8230-01 |
1 Chronicles 4:37 | שִׁפְעִ֧י | shifei | HNp |
Shiphi | Abundant One |