Strong's Lexicon Tsephanyah or Tsephanyahu: Zephaniah Original Word: צְפַנְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root צָפַן (tsaphan), meaning "to hide" or "to treasure," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Zephaniah in the Septuagint or New Testament, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the Greek transliteration Ζεφανίας (Zephanias) is used in some Septuagint manuscripts. Usage: The name Zephaniah means "Yahweh has hidden" or "Yahweh treasures." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, most notably referring to the prophet Zephaniah, who authored the Book of Zephaniah. The name signifies God's protection and care, suggesting that God treasures or hides His people in times of trouble. Cultural and Historical Background: Zephaniah was a prophet during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (640–609 BC). This period was marked by significant religious reform and a return to the worship of Yahweh, following the idolatrous practices of previous kings. Zephaniah's prophecies addressed the moral and spiritual decay of Judah and the surrounding nations, warning of impending judgment and calling for repentance. His messages were part of the broader prophetic tradition that sought to guide Israel back to covenant faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphan and Yah Definition "Yah has treasured," four Isr. NASB Translation Zephaniah (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְפַנְיָה(וּׅ proper name, masculine Σοφονιας (׳י hath treasured; Old Hebrew צפניהו, Phoenician צפנבעל); — 1 priest, יָה- Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 22:25,29; Jeremiah 52:24 = יָהוּ- 2 Kings 25:18 (ᵐ5L Σαφανιας), Jeremiah 37:3. Elsewhere יָה-: 2 the prophet Zephaniah 1:1. 3 a Judaean Zechariah 6:10,14. 4 ancestor of Heman 1 Chronicles 6:21 (Σαφανιας; = אוּרִיאֵל v.1 Chronicles 6:9). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zephaniah Or Tsphanyahuw {tsef-an-yaw'-hoo}; from tsaphan and Yahh; Jah has secreted; Tsephanjah, the name of four Israelites -- Zephaniah. see HEBREW tsaphan see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations צְפַנְיָ֑ה צְפַנְיָ֔ה צְפַנְיָ֖ה צְפַנְיָ֖הוּ צְפַנְיָ֤ה צְפַנְיָ֤הוּ צְפַנְיָ֥ה צְפַנְיָ֧ה צְפַנְיָֽה׃ צְפַנְיָה֙ צפניה צפניה׃ צפניהו ṣə·p̄an·yā·hū ṣə·p̄an·yāh ṣəp̄anyāh ṣəp̄anyāhū tzefanYah tzefanYahuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:18 HEB: הָרֹ֔אשׁ וְאֶת־ צְפַנְיָ֖הוּ כֹּהֵ֣ן מִשְׁנֶ֑ה NAS: priest and Zephaniah the second KJV: priest, and Zephaniah the second INT: priest the chief and Zephaniah priest the second 1 Chronicles 6:36 Jeremiah 21:1 Jeremiah 29:25 Jeremiah 29:29 Jeremiah 37:3 Jeremiah 52:24 Zephaniah 1:1 Zechariah 6:10 Zechariah 6:14 10 Occurrences |
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