Meaning
Shiphrah is a Hebrew proper name meaning “beautiful” or “fair.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Shiphrah was one of the two Hebrew midwives whom Pharaoh commanded to kill the male children born to the Hebrew women.
She and Puah feared God and did not obey Pharaoh’s command, but allowed the male children to live.
God dealt well with the midwives and gave them households because they feared Him.
Key References
- Exodus 1:15-21
Related Terms
- Puah
- Pharaoh
- Egypt
- Israel
- Midwife