5615. sephorah

Lexicon

sephorah: Number, Enumeration

Original Word: סְפֹרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: cphorah
Pronunciation: seh-fo-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (sef-o-raw')
Definition: Number, Enumeration
Meaning: a numeration

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

number

From caphar; a numeration -- number.

see HEBREW caphar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as sepher
Definition
a number
NASB Translation
sum (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[סְפֹרָה] noun feminine number; — plural absolute לֹא יָדַעְתִּי סְפֹרוֺת Psalm 71:15 I know not (the) numbers (of ׳י's acts of righteousness and deliverance, i.e. they are innumerable; compare ᵑ7 Symm.); > Du (after ᵐ5 B:ab א ᵑ6 ᵑ9) reads סְפָרוֺת (compare סִפְרָה above).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root סָפַר (saphar), which means "to count" or "to number."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of counting or numbering in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Greek terms in the Septuagint and New Testament, such as ἀριθμέω (arithmeo • Strong's Greek 705), which means "to count" or "to number." This Greek term is used in contexts similar to the Hebrew סָפַר, reflecting the continuity of the concept of enumeration across the biblical canon.

Usage: The term סְפֹרָה is used in the context of counting or numbering, often related to the act of taking a census or tallying items or people.

Context: • The Hebrew word סְפֹרָה (sephorah) is a noun that signifies the act of counting or numbering. It is derived from the root סָפַר (saphar), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the action of counting, recounting, or recording numbers. This root is foundational in understanding various contexts where enumeration is significant, such as in genealogies, censuses, or the recording of events.
• In the biblical narrative, the concept of counting is often associated with the organization and order within the community of Israel. For instance, the census was a critical aspect of maintaining the structure and readiness of the Israelite tribes, especially in preparation for military endeavors or religious observances.
• The act of counting, as denoted by סְפֹרָה, underscores the importance of each individual within the collective community, highlighting the value of every person in the eyes of God. This reflects a broader theological theme where God’s people are accounted for and known by name.
• While the specific term סְפֹרָה may not appear frequently in the biblical text, its root and related forms are prevalent, emphasizing the significance of enumeration in the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

סְפֹרֽוֹת׃ ספרות׃ sə·p̄ō·rō·wṯ sefoRot səp̄ōrōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 71:15
HEB: לֹ֖א יָדַ֣עְתִּי סְפֹרֽוֹת׃
NAS: long; For I do not know the sum [of them].
KJV: for I know not the numbers [thereof].
INT: not know the sum

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5615
1 Occurrence

sə·p̄ō·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.