Strong’s H4555

מִסְפָחָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

micpachah

Pronunciation

mis-paw-khaw'

Definition

Family, clan, tribe, kindred

Meaning

a veil

Usage

The Hebrew word "mispachah" primarily refers to a family or clan, often extending beyond the immediate nuclear family to include a larger kinship group. It can also denote a tribe or a broader community of related families. In the Old Testament, "mispachah" is used to describe the social and familial structures that were foundational to Israelite society.

Bible references

Ezekiel 13:18;Ezekiel 13:21