Strong’s H8229

שִׁפְעָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

shiph`ah

Pronunciation

shif-khaw'

Definition

Maidservant, female servant, handmaid

Meaning

copiousness

Usage

The term "shiphah" refers to a female servant or maidservant in the context of a household. It is used to describe a woman who serves in a domestic capacity, often under the authority of the head of the household or the mistress. In the biblical context, a shiphah could be a slave or a servant, and her status could vary from being a valued member of the household to being in a more subservient position.

Bible references

2 Kings 9:17;2 Kings 9:17;Job 22:11;Job 38:34;Isaiah 60:6;Ezekiel 26:10