Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צָעִיף”
Understanding tsâʻîyph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
vail. - a veil 1) wrapper, shawl, veil
H6809
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צָעִיף
Phonetictsaw-eef'
Transliterationtsâʻîyph
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
vail. - a veil 1) wrapper, shawl, veil
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:65 | “For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.” Word: צָעִיף (tsâʻîyph) | |
| Genesis 38:14 | “And she put her widow’s garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife.” Word: צָעִיף (tsâʻîyph) | |
| Genesis 38:19 | “And she arose, and went away, and laid by her vail from her, and put on the garments of her widowhood.” Word: צָעִיף (tsâʻîyph) |