Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צִפּוֹר”
Understanding Tsippôwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as צִפּוֹר Zippor. - § Zippor = "sparrow" - Tsippor, a Moabite 1) father of Balak the king of Moab at the time ...
H6834
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צִפּוֹר
Phonetictsip-pore'
TransliterationTsippôwr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as צִפּוֹר Zippor. - § Zippor = "sparrow" - Tsippor, a Moabite 1) father of Balak the king of Moab at the time of the exodus
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 22:10 | “And Balaam said unto God, Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, hath sent unto me, saying,” Word: צִפּוֹר (Tsippôwr) | |
| Joshua 24:9 | “Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:” Word: צִפּוֹר (Tsippôwr) | |
| Judges 11:25 | “And now art thou any thing better than Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab? did he ever strive against Israel, or did he ever fight against them,” Word: צִפּוֹר (Tsippôwr) |