שָׁפַר (shâphar) — Goodly

Hebrew word study: שָׁפַר (shâphar), Strong's H8231. to glisten, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) fair

HebrewStrong's H8231
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שָׁפַר (shâphar)
Pronounced: shaw-far'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to glisten, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) fair

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: [idiom] goodly.

Where this word appears

Strong's H8231 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Psalms 16:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

it is beautiful ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

שָׁפְרָה ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H7782 שׁוֹפָר (shôwphâr), H8208 שָׁפִיר (Shâphîyr), H8232 שְׁפַר (shᵉphar), H8233 שֶׁפֶר (shepher), H8235 שִׁפְרָה (shiphrâh), H8237 שַׁפְרוּר (shaphrûwr), H8238 שְׁפַרְפַר (shᵉpharphar).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does shâphar (H8231) mean?

To glisten, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) fair.

How is H8231 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H8231 as: [idiom] goodly..

How often does שָׁפַר (shâphar) appear?

Strong's H8231 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Psalms 16:6.