Strong's Lexicon Tsephon: Zephon Original Word: צְפוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפַן (tsaphan), meaning "to hide" or "to treasure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Zephon, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of "hidden" or "treasured" can be related to Greek words like κρυπτός (kryptos), meaning "hidden." Usage: Zephon is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to refer to a descendant of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name may carry the connotation of "hidden" or "treasured," reflecting the root meaning of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the circumstances of birth or the aspirations of the parents. The tribe of Gad, to which Zephon belonged, was one of the tribes that settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River. This tribe was known for its warrior-like characteristics, as described in the blessings of Jacob and Moses. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphah Definition perhaps "gaze," a son of Gad, the same as NH6837 NASB Translation Zephon (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zephon Probably for Tsiphyown; Tsephon, an Israelite -- Zephon. see HEBREW Tsiphyown Forms and Transliterations לִצְפ֗וֹן לצפון liṣ·p̄ō·wn liṣp̄ōwn litzFonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:15 HEB: גָד֮ לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם֒ לִצְפ֗וֹן מִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙ הַצְּפוֹנִ֔י NAS: according to their families: of Zephon, the family KJV: after their families: of Zephon, the family INT: of Gad to their families of Zephon the family of the Zephonites 1 Occurrence |
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