Word Study

The meaning of צִפְיוֹן

Understanding Tsiphyôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H6837
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

צִפְיוֹן

Phonetictsif-yone'
TransliterationTsiphyôwn
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ziphion. Compare צְפוֹן. - § Ziphion = "lookout" - Tsiphjon, an Israelite 1) a son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Zephonites 1a) also 'Zephon'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 46:16

And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'צִפְיוֹן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 46:16?