Shiphtan (Heb. Shiphtan’, ], judicial; Sept. v.r. ), father of Kemuel, which latter was the phylarch, of Ephraim and one of the commissioners appointed to divide Canaan among the tribes (Num 34:24). B.C. ante 1618. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shiphtan judicial, an Ephraimite prince at the time of the division of … Continue reading “Shiphtan”
SHIPHRAH AND PUAH
SHIPHRAH AND PUAH Midwives in Egypt, who through the fear of God spared the newborn sons of the Hebrews, contrary to the orders of the king. God rewarded their kindness to his people, though condemning no doubt the untruthfulness of their excuse to the king. He “made them houses,” that is, probably gave each of … Continue reading “SHIPHRAH AND PUAH”
Shiphrah
Shiphrah (Heb. Shiphrah’, , probably brightness, as in Job 26:13; but perhaps Egyptian; Sept. ) first named of the two Hebrew midwives who disobeyed Pharaoh’s order to kill the male infants, and were rewarded by Divine Providence for their humanity (Exo 1:15). B.C. cir. 1740. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shiphrah beauty, … Continue reading “Shiphrah”
Shiphmite, The
Shiphmite, The Shiph’mite, The. Probably, though not certainly, the native of Shepham. 1Ch 27:27. Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Shiphmite
Shiphmite (Heb. with the article hash-Shiphmi’ , partial adj.; Sept. ), an epithet of Zabdi, David’s chief viuntage master (1Ch 27:27); probably as being a native of Shepham (q.v.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shiphmite probably the designation of Zabdi, who has charge of David’s vineyards (1 Chr. 27:27). Fuente: Easton’s Bible … Continue reading “Shiphmite”
Shiphi
Shiphi (Heb. Shiphi’, , my abundance, or abundant; Sept. v.r. and ), the son of Allon and father of Ziza, which last was a chief Simeonite in the time of Hezekiah (1Ch 4:37). B.C. ante 726. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Shiphi 1Ch 4:37. Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary Shiphi SHIPHI.A Simeonite prince … Continue reading “Shiphi”
Shipherd, Fayette
Shipherd, Fayette a Congregational minister, was born in Granville, N.Y., Aug. 18, 1797. He was prepared for college at the Granville and Cambridge academies. He entered Middlebury College in 1819, remaining but one year, on account of ill health, which prevented the completion of his course. He next studied theology with the Rev. William Chester, … Continue reading “Shipherd, Fayette”
Ship, Shipping
Ship, Shipping akin to pleo, “to sail,” a boat or a ship, always rendered appropriately “boat” in the RV in the Gospels; “ship” in the Acts; elsewhere, Jam 3:4; Rev 8:9; Rev 18:17 (in some mss.), Rev 18:19. See BOAT, No. 2. a diminutive form of No. 1, is translated “ship” in the AV of … Continue reading “Ship, Shipping”
Ship (owner of the)
Ship (owner of the) * For OWNER OF THE SHIP see OWNER, No. 2 Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words
Ship
SHIP The ships of the ancients were very imperfect in comparison with modern ones. Navigators crept carefully along the shores, from one headland or prominent point to another, making a harbor if practicable every night; and when out of sight of land, being ignorant of the compass and quadrant, they guided their course by the … Continue reading “Ship”