Strong's Lexicon shaphan: Rock hyrax, coney Original Word: שָׁפָן Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to conceal or cover Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "shaphan" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the term specifically refers to an animal native to the Hebrew cultural and geographical context. Usage: The term "shaphan" refers to a small, herbivorous mammal known as the rock hyrax or coney. It is mentioned in the Bible as an animal that is not kosher, as it chews the cud but does not have a split hoof (Leviticus 11:5; Deuteronomy 14:7). The shaphan is noted for its habit of living among the rocks, which provides it with protection from predators. Cultural and Historical Background: The rock hyrax is native to the Middle East and Africa. In biblical times, it was well-known to the Israelites and other peoples of the region. The animal's behavior of seeking refuge in rocky terrains is highlighted in the Scriptures, symbolizing wisdom and the instinct for self-preservation. The shaphan's mention in dietary laws underscores the importance of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals in ancient Israelite culture. Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁפָן noun masculineLeviticus 11:5 rock-badger, hyrax syriacus, AV RV coney; — absolute ׳שׁ Deuteronomy 14:7 = Leviticus 11:5 (P; unclean animal); living in rocks, plural שְׁפַנִּים Psalm 104:18; Proverbs 30:26. — See RobBR iii. 66, 387 TrNHB 75; FFP 1, and Plural 1 PostHast. DB CONEY McLean-ShipleyEncy. Bib. ID. II. שָׁפָן proper name, masculine Saf(f)an: 1 secretary (הַסִּפֵר) under Josiah 2 Kings 22:3,8 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 22:9,10 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 22:12,14; 2Chronicles 34:8,15 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 34:16,18 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 34:20. 2 father of אֲחִיקָם, contemporary of 1 (improbable = 1): 2 Kings 22:12; 2 Kings 25:22; Jeremiah 26:24; Jeremiah 39:14; Jeremiah 40:5,9,11; Jeremiah 41:2; Jeremiah 43:6; 2Chronicles 34:20. 3 father of אֶלְעָשָׂה Jeremiah 29:3, perhaps = 2 4 father of גְּמַרְיָ֫הוּ Jeremiah 36:10 (called הַסִּפֵר), Jeremiah 36:11; Jeremiah 36:12, perhaps = 1 5 father of יַאֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ Ezekiel 8:11, possibly = 1 שׁוֺפָן see עֲטָרוֺת above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance coney; a species of rock-rabbit From saphan; a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e. Probably the hyrax -- coney. see HEBREW saphan Forms and Transliterations הַשָּׁפָ֗ן הַשָּׁפָ֜ן השפן וְשָׁפָ֣ן ושפן לַֽשְׁפַנִּֽים׃ לשפנים׃ פן פנים שְׁ֭פַנִּים שָׁ֠פָן שָׁפָ֑ן שָׁפָ֔ן שָׁפָ֖ן שָׁפָ֛ן שָׁפָ֜ן שָׁפָ֡ן שָׁפָ֣ן שָׁפָ֤ן שָׁפָ֨ן שָׁפָֽן׃ שָׁפָן֙ שפן שפן׃ fan fannim haš·šā·p̄ān hashshaFan haššāp̄ān laš·p̄an·nîm LashfanNim lašp̄annîm p̄ān p̄an·nîm p̄annîm šā·p̄ān šāp̄ān shaFan veshaFan wə·šā·p̄ān wəšāp̄ānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:5 HEB: וְאֶת־ הַשָּׁפָ֗ן כִּֽי־ מַעֲלֵ֤ה NAS: Likewise, the shaphan, for though it chews KJV: And the coney, because he cheweth INT: the shaphan for chews Deuteronomy 14:7 2 Kings 22:3 2 Kings 22:8 2 Kings 22:8 2 Kings 22:9 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:10 2 Kings 22:12 2 Kings 22:12 2 Kings 22:14 2 Kings 25:22 2 Chronicles 34:8 2 Chronicles 34:15 2 Chronicles 34:15 2 Chronicles 34:16 2 Chronicles 34:18 2 Chronicles 34:18 2 Chronicles 34:20 2 Chronicles 34:20 Psalm 104:18 Proverbs 30:26 Jeremiah 26:24 Jeremiah 29:3 Jeremiah 36:10 34 Occurrences |
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