Strong's Lexicon Tsiphyon: Ziphion Original Word: צִפְיוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפָה (tsaphah), meaning "to look out" or "to watch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Tsiphyon, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, names and genealogies in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) may use transliterations or adaptations of Hebrew names. Usage: Tsiphyon, or Ziphion, is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a descendant of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name is associated with the idea of watching or being observant, which may reflect a characteristic or role within the tribe. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Israelite tribes, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the roles or characteristics of the individuals or groups they represented. The tribe of Gad, to which Ziphion belonged, was known for its warrior-like qualities and played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land. The name Ziphion may suggest a role of vigilance or leadership within the tribe. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphah Definition perhaps "gazing," a son of Gad, the same as NH6827 NASB Translation Ziphion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִפְיוֺן proper name, masculine Σαφων: son of Gad(? gaze); — Genesis 46:16, = צְפוֺן Numbers 26:15 (see ׳בַּעַל צ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ziphion From tsaphah; watch-tower; Tsiphjon, an Israelite -- Ziphion. Compare Tsphown. see HEBREW tsaphah see HEBREW Tsphown Forms and Transliterations צִפְי֥וֹן צפיון ṣip̄·yō·wn ṣip̄yōwn tzifYonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:16 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י גָ֔ד צִפְי֥וֹן וְחַגִּ֖י שׁוּנִ֣י NAS: of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, KJV: of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, INT: the sons of Gad Ziphion and Haggi Shuni 1 Occurrence |
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