Strong's Lexicon Tsephathah: Tsephathah Original Word: צְפָתָה Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפָה (tsaphah), meaning "to look out" or "to watch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there may not be a direct Greek equivalent for Tsephathah, the concept of a "watchtower" or "lookout" can be related to Greek terms like φυλακή (phylakē - G5438), meaning "watch" or "guard." Usage: Tsephathah is a place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is often associated with a location of strategic importance, possibly a lookout or watchtower, given its root meaning. The name suggests a place where one might keep watch or be vigilant. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, locations with names derived from "watch" or "lookout" were often situated on elevated terrain, providing strategic military advantages. These sites were crucial for defense and communication, allowing inhabitants to observe approaching threats or send signals across distances. The cultural significance of such places underscores the importance of vigilance and preparedness in the ancient world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Tsephath Definition a valley in Judah NASB Translation Zephathah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְפַ֫תָה proper name, of a location in Judah (van d. H. צְפָתָה, so Kit); לְמָרֵשָׁה ׳בְּנֵיא צ2Chron 14:9; ᵐ5 κατὰ βορρᾶν, whence Hi and others, propose צָפֹנָה so BuhlLex. צִצִּים see צִיץ below I. צוץ. צָקוּן Isaiah 26:16 see II. צוק. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zephathah The same as Tsphath; Tsephathah, a place in Palestine -- Zephathah. see HEBREW Tsphath Forms and Transliterations צְפַ֖תָה צפתה ṣə·p̄a·ṯāh ṣəp̄aṯāh tzeFatahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 14:10 HEB: מִלְחָמָ֔ה בְּגֵ֥יא צְפַ֖תָה לְמָרֵשָֽׁה׃ NAS: in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah. KJV: in the valley of Zephathah at Mareshah. INT: battle the valley of Zephathah Mareshah 1 Occurrence |
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