Strong's Lexicon Tsephath: Tsephath Original Word: צְפַת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to watch or guard. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Tsephath, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of conquest and destruction can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint for similar narratives, such as καταστροφή (katastrophē - destruction). Usage: Tsephath is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the conquests of the Israelites. It is identified as a city that was captured and destroyed by the tribe of Judah. Cultural and Historical Background: Tsephath is mentioned in the context of the Israelite conquest of Canaan. The city was located in the southern part of the land, within the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The destruction of Tsephath is part of the broader narrative of the Israelites taking possession of the Promised Land, as commanded by God. This reflects the historical period of transition from nomadic life to settlement in Canaan, a land characterized by fortified cities and diverse cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Canaanite city NASB Translation Zephath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְפַ֑ת proper name, of a location Σεφεκ[π]: Canaanite city Judges 1:17 = חָרְמָה q. v.; identification by many (see especially PalmerDesert of Exod. 374 ff.) with Sebaita (approximately Latitude 30° 54' north, Longitude 34° 40' east). by RobBR ii. 181 with pass eƒ-‚ªfâh further east; against both see GFM. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zephath From tsaphah; watch-tower; Tsephath, a place in Palestine -- Zephath. see HEBREW tsaphah Forms and Transliterations צְפַ֑ת צפת ṣə·p̄aṯ ṣəp̄aṯ tzeFatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 1:17 HEB: הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֖י יוֹשֵׁ֣ב צְפַ֑ת וַיַּחֲרִ֣ימוּ אוֹתָ֔הּ NAS: living in Zephath, and utterly destroyed KJV: that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed INT: the Canaanites living Zephath and utterly was called 1 Occurrence |
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