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Zuph

Zuph in the Bible — father of Tohu and ancestor of Samuel (1SA 1:1). Zuph belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: that beholds, observes, watches; roof; covering

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Zuphproper name
Hebrew
צוּף
Transliteration
tsuf
Greek
[none]
Reference
1SA 1:1
Strong's
H6689
Zophaiproper name
Hebrew
צוֹפַי
Transliteration
tsofay
Meaning
[dripping, full] honeycomb
Greek
Σουφι
Reference
1CH 6:26
Strong's
H6689

Family & Relationships (2)

father

Tohu(1SA 1:1)

son

Elkanah(1CH 6:26)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zuph in the Bible?

Zuph is described in the Bible as father of Tohu and ancestor of Samuel (1SA 1:1). Zuph belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Zuph mean?

The name Zuph means “that beholds, observes, watches; roof; covering” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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