The meaning of “סָפִיחַ”
Understanding çâphîyach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(such) things as (which) grow (of themselves), which groweth of its own accord (itself). - something (spontaneously) fal...
סָפִיחַ
(such) things as (which) grow (of themselves), which groweth of its own accord (itself). - something (spontaneously) falling off, i.e. a self-sown crop - figuratively, a freshet 1) outpouring 2) growth from spilled kernels, after-growth, volunteer plants
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 25:5 | “That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land.” Word: סָפִיחַ (çâphîyach) | |
| Leviticus 25:11 | “A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed.” Word: סָפִיחַ (çâphîyach) | |
| 2 Kings 19:29 | “And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.” Word: סָפִיחַ (çâphîyach) | |
| Job 14:19 | “The waters wear the stones: thou washest away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and thou destroyest the hope of man.” Word: סָפִיחַ (çâphîyach) | |
| Isaiah 37:30 | “And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.” Word: סָפִיחַ (çâphîyach) |
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