The meaning of “סָפַן”
Understanding çâphan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cieled, cover, seated. - to hide by covering - specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot - ...
סָפַן
cieled, cover, seated. - to hide by covering - specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot - figuratively, to reserve 1) to cover, cover in, wainscotted, covered with boards or panelling 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cover in, panel 1a2) covered, panelled (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 33:21 | “And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the Lord, and his judgments with Israel.” Word: סָפַן (çâphan) | |
| 1 Kings 7:3 | “And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row.” Word: סָפַן (çâphan) | |
| Jeremiah 22:14 | “That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.” Word: סָפַן (çâphan) | |
| Haggai 1:4 | “Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?” Word: סָפַן (çâphan) |
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