Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צְפוֹ”
Understanding Tsᵉphôw reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or צְפִי Tsᵉphîy (tsef-ee'); from צָפָה; observant Zephi, Zepho. - § Zepho or Zephi = "watch-tower" - Tsepho or Tsephi, ...
H6825
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צְפוֹ
Phonetictsef-o'
TransliterationTsᵉphôw
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or צְפִי Tsᵉphîy (tsef-ee'); from צָפָה; observant Zephi, Zepho. - § Zepho or Zephi = "watch-tower" - Tsepho or Tsephi, an Idumaean 1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau and one of the chiefs of the Edomites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:11 | “And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.” Word: צְפוֹ (Tsᵉphôw) | |
| Genesis 36:15 | “These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,” Word: צְפוֹ (Tsᵉphôw) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:36 | “The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.” Word: צְפוֹ (Tsᵉphôw) |