Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁפִיפֹן”
Understanding shᵉphîyphôn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
adder. - a kind of serpent (as snapping), probably the cerastes or horned adder 1) horned snake 2) (CLBL) a serpent, per...
H8207
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁפִיפֹן
Phoneticshef-ee-fone'
Transliterationshᵉphîyphôn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
adder. - a kind of serpent (as snapping), probably the cerastes or horned adder 1) horned snake 2) (CLBL) a serpent, perhaps an adder or horned snake
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:17 | “Dan shall be a serpent by the way, an adder in the path, that biteth the horse heels, so that his rider shall fall backward.” Word: שְׁפִיפֹן (shᵉphîyphôn) |