Strong's H8232 · Hebrew
שְׁפַר
shᵉphar · /shef-ar'/
Definition
to be beautiful
KJV: be acceptable, please, [phrase] think good.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H8231 (שָׁפַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שְׁפַר across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel2 verses
I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. I thought: Cald. It was seemly before me
Daniel 4:27Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. a lengthening: or, an healing of thine error
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8232 (shᵉphar) mean?
to be beautiful
How many times does H8232 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8232 (שְׁפַר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “acceptable.”
How is shᵉphar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8232 is rendered as “acceptable” (1×), “good” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שְׁפַר come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H8231 (שָׁפַר);