◄ 5604. sippun ►
Strong's Lexicon sippun: Covering, paneling, ceiling Original Word: סִפֻּן Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: cippun Pronunciation: sip-poon' Phonetic Spelling: (sip-poon') Definition: Covering, paneling, ceiling Meaning: a wainscot Word Origin: Derived from the root סָפַן (saphan), meaning "to cover" or "to panel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "sippun," related concepts of covering or paneling might be connected to Greek terms like "στέγασμα" (stegasma), meaning "covering" or "roof." Usage: The term "sippun" refers to a covering or paneling, often used in the context of architectural elements such as ceilings or walls. It denotes the act of covering or overlaying a structure, typically with wood or other materials, to enhance its appearance or function. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite architecture, paneling was a significant aspect of construction, especially in sacred and royal buildings. The use of wood paneling, often cedar, was a mark of luxury and craftsmanship. This practice was common in the construction of the Temple and palaces, reflecting the wealth and artistic achievements of the period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from saphan Definition a ceiling NASB Translation ceiling* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סִמֻּן noun [masculine] ceiling; — absolute ׳הַסּ 1 Kings 6:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cieling From caphan; a wainscot -- cieling. see HEBREW caphan Forms and Transliterations הַסִּפֻּ֔ן הספן has·sip·pun hassippun Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:15 HEB: עַד־ קִיר֣וֹת הַסִּפֻּ֔ן צִפָּ֥ה עֵ֖ץ KJV: and the walls of the cieling: [and] he covered INT: against the walls of the cieling overlaid wood 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5604 1 Occurrence has·sip·pun — 1 Occ.