צֶפַע

Strong's H6848

tsephaʻ

/tseh'-fah or tsiphoniy tsif-o-nee'/

a viper (as thrusting out the tongue, i.e. hissing)

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
H6848
Hebrew
צֶפַע
Transliteration
tsephaʻ
Pronunciation
/tseh'-fah or tsiphoniy tsif-o-nee'/
KJV Translations
2 distinct renderings
Language
Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

a viper (as thrusting out the tongue, i.e. hissing)

Derivation

from an unused root meaning to extrude;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

addercockatrice

Related Hebrew Words

Words sharing the same root or referenced in the derivation of tsephaʻ:

Deepen Your Study

Continue exploring the Hebrew language and biblical concepts connected to tsephaʻ.

More Hebrew Words Starting with “T

Continue Your Study