Shâphar — H8231

Definition

verb

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

1. to be pleasing, be beautiful, be fair, be comely, be bright, glisten
1. (Qal) to be beautiful

Usually translated as

goodly

Origin

a primitive root

Greek equivalents

• kreîsson (G2908)
• kreíttōn (G2909)

Occurrences

Shâphar occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Psalms (1)

• Psalms 16:6 — The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly (שָֽׁפְרָ֥ה) heritage.