Strong’s H8231

שָׁפַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

shaphar

Pronunciation

shah-far'

Definition

To be beautiful, to be fair, to be pleasing

Meaning

to glisten, be, fair

Usage

The Hebrew verb "shaphar" primarily conveys the idea of beauty or pleasantness. It is used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing or fair in appearance. The term can also imply a sense of goodness or desirability, extending beyond mere physical beauty to encompass moral or spiritual attractiveness.

Bible references

Psalm 16:6