אֵיפֹה
e.phoh (H0375)
where?
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The word "אֵיפֹה" (e.phoh) is a Hebrew interrogative pronoun generally translated as "where." It is used to inquire about the location or position of something. This pronominal form appears ten times in the Hebrew Bible. The versatility of "אֵיפֹה" is evident in its various applications. It can be used to ask about a person's place of origin ("from where are you coming?" 1 Samuel 1:20), a specific location ("where are you going?" Genesis 24:58), or even the situation or circumstances ("where is the house?" 2 Samuel 11:8). This range of usage demonstrates its flexibility in expressing spatial or locational uncertainty. As a fundamental word in the Hebrew language, "אֵיפֹה" plays a significant role in the narrative and dialogue of the Hebrew Bible. Its use often serves to heighten tension, emphasize uncertainty, or create suspense, as in the instance of a character seeking information about a specific location or situation. The frequency of its appearance underscores its importance as a means of expressing inquiry and curiosity in ancient Hebrew communication.
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He said, “I am looking for my brothers. Tell me, please, where they are feeding the flock.”
Then he said to Zebah and Zalmunna, “What kind of men were they whom you killed at Tabor?” They answered, “They were like you. They all resembled the children of a king.”
Her mother-in-law said to her, “Where have you gleaned today? Where have you worked? Blessed be he who noticed you.” She told her mother-in-law with whom she had worked, “The man’s name with whom I worked today is Boaz.”
Then he also went to Ramah, and came to the great well that is in Secu: and he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” One said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.”
The king said to him, “Where is he?” Ziba said to the king, “Behold, he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, in Lo Debar.”
“Remember, now, whoever perished, being innocent? Or where were the upright cut off?
“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has conceived these for me, since I have been bereaved of my children and am alone, an exile, and wandering back and forth? Who has brought these up? Behold, I was left alone. Where were these?’ ”
“Lift up your eyes to the bare heights, and see! Where have you not been lain with? You have sat waiting for them by the road, as an Arabian in the wilderness. You have polluted the land with your prostitution and with your wickedness.
Then the princes said to Baruch, “You and Jeremiah go hide. Don’t let anyone know where you are.”