Hebrew Explorer logo
Hebrew Explorer
The tool for deep Hebrew research into the biblical Scriptures

Shaaph — the meaning of the Hebrew name שַׁעַף

שַׁעַף

Shaʻaph · pronounced shah'-af · Strong's H8174 · a man

Shaaph means fluctuation.

Built from

סָעַף çâʻaph (from, H5586) — properly, to divide up open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

from H5586; fluctuation; Shaaph, the name of two Israelites.

First appearance

1Chr 2:47 And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. (KJV)

Every verse that names Shaaph

2 occurrences in 2 verses — 1 Chronicles

1Chr 2:471Chr 2:49

Read it in Hebrew Explorer with Hebrew Names on →

In the app every proper name in the chapter is highlighted; tap one for its meaning and parts. See also People of the Bible, Places of the Bible and the Names of God.

Definitions from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (public domain); occurrences from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via Hebrew Explorer's interlinear.

Open Hebrew Explorer — 30+ free study tools →