5604. sippun
Berean Strong's Lexicon
sippun: Covering, paneling, ceiling

Original Word: סִפּוּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: sippun
Pronunciation: sip-poon'
Phonetic Spelling: (sip-poon')
Definition: Covering, paneling, ceiling
Meaning: a wainscot

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָפַן (saphan), meaning "to cover" or "to panel."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "sippun," related concepts of covering or paneling might be connected to Greek terms like "στέγασμα" (stegasma), meaning "covering" or "roof."

Usage: The term "sippun" refers to a covering or paneling, often used in the context of architectural elements such as ceilings or walls. It denotes the act of covering or overlaying a structure, typically with wood or other materials, to enhance its appearance or function.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite architecture, paneling was a significant aspect of construction, especially in sacred and royal buildings. The use of wood paneling, often cedar, was a mark of luxury and craftsmanship. This practice was common in the construction of the Temple and palaces, reflecting the wealth and artistic achievements of the period.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from saphan
Definition
a ceiling
NASB Translation
ceiling* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
סִמֻּן noun [masculine] ceiling; — absolute ׳הַסּ 1 Kings 6:15.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cieling

From caphan; a wainscot -- cieling.

see HEBREW caphan

Forms and Transliterations
הַסִּפֻּ֔ן הספן has·sip·pun hassippun
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Kings 6:15
HEB: עַד־ קִיר֣וֹת הַסִּפֻּ֔ן צִפָּ֥ה עֵ֖ץ
KJV: and the walls of the cieling: [and] he covered
INT: against the walls of the cieling overlaid wood

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5604
1 Occurrence


has·sip·pun — 1 Occ.
















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