Word Study

The meaning of סַף

Understanding Çaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5593
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

סַף

Phoneticsaf
TransliterationÇaph
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as סַף Saph. Compare סִפַּי. - § Saph = "tall" - Saph, a Philistine 1) one of the sons of the Philistine giant slain by Sibbechai the Hushathite

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 21:18

And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel1

Devotional Reflection

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