Strong's Lexicon Tsepho or Tsephi: Tsepho or Tsephi Original Word: צְפוֹ or צְפִי Word Origin: Derived from the root word צָפָה (tsaphah), meaning "to watch" or "to look out." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Tsepho or Tsephi in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: Tsepho or Tsephi is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a descendant of Esau, the brother of Jacob, and is often linked to the Edomite lineage. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Hebrew Bible, names often carry significant meanings and reflect the character or destiny of individuals. The name Tsepho or Tsephi, derived from a root meaning "to watch," may imply a role or characteristic of vigilance or oversight. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, were a significant group in the ancient Near East, often interacting with the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphah Definition perhaps "gazing," an Edomite NASB Translation Zephi (1), Zepho (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְפוֺ, צְפִי proper name, masculine Σωφαρ: in Edom (? gaze, gazing); — צְפוֺ Genesis 36:11,15 + Genesis 36:43 (insert probably after עירם; compare LagSept. Stud. ii.10.1. 178; 37, 1. 270 NesMar.12) = צְפִי 1 Chronicles 1:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zephi, Zepho Or Tsphiy {tsef-ee'}; from tsaphah; observant; Tsepho or Tsephi, an Idumaean -- Zephi, Zepho. see HEBREW tsaphah Forms and Transliterations צְפ֖וֹ צְפ֥וֹ צְפִ֣י צפו צפי ṣə·p̄î ṣə·p̄ōw ṣəp̄î ṣəp̄ōw tzeFi tzeFoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:11 HEB: תֵּימָ֣ן אוֹמָ֔ר צְפ֥וֹ וְגַעְתָּ֖ם וּקְנַֽז׃ NAS: Omar, Zepho and Gatam KJV: Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, INT: were Teman Omar Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz Genesis 36:15 1 Chronicles 1:36 3 Occurrences |