Sheep pen, sheepfold

H8240
Hebrew
UBS
שָׁפָת
shâphâthshaw-fawth'
Noun Masculine

Definition

meaning uncertain; possibly: = area enclosed by a stone wall or hedge made of branches and thorns, with a narrow opening which can be closed with brush or by the shepherd’s body; ► used for keeping sheep at night to protect them from thieves or wild animals

Semantic Domains

Artifacts
Cult Objects

Etymology

from H8239 (שָׁפַת);

KJV Translations

hook, pot

Occurrences2
Frequency Rank#4663

Verse Usage

This word appears 2 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.