Metaphysical meaning of Hepher (mbd)
Hepher, he'-pher (Heb.)--a digging; a well; an excavation; a pit; a search; an exploration; a spying out.
a A man of the tribe of Manasseh, the head of the family of the Hepherites (Num. 26:32). b Son of Ashhur of the tribe of Judah (I Chron. 4:6). c One of David's guard (I Chron. 11:36). d A city of Canaan that was conquered by Joshua (Josh. 12:17).
Meta. Understanding, that which opens (a digging, a well, a search) the consciousness to recognition and realization of the great life forces of the organism. (See MANASSEH, GILEAD, and ASHHUR.)
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Preceding Entry: Henadad
Following Entry: Hepherites
