Strong's Lexicon Sippay: Sippai Original Word: סִפַי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be tall. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Sippai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context. Usage: The name Sippai appears in the context of a battle narrative involving the Philistines and the Israelites. Context: Sippai is mentioned in the Old Testament as a Philistine giant who was defeated by the Israelites. He is specifically noted in 1 Chronicles 20:4, where he is described as one of the descendants of the giants who were subdued by the Israelites during the reign of King David. The passage reads: "After this, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time, Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued" (1 Chronicles 20:4, BSB). This account highlights the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, as well as the valor of David's warriors. Sippai's defeat is part of a larger narrative that underscores the divine favor and military prowess granted to Israel during this period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as saph Definition a Philistine (the same as NH5593) NASB Translation Sippai (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sippai From caph; bason-like; Sippai, a Philistine -- Sippai. Compare Caph. see HEBREW caph see HEBREW Caph Forms and Transliterations סִפַּ֛י ספי sip·pay sipPai sippayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 20:4 HEB: הַחֻֽשָׁתִ֗י אֶת־ סִפַּ֛י מִילִדֵ֥י הָרְפָאִ֖ים NAS: killed Sippai, one of the descendants KJV: slew Sippai, [that was] of the children INT: Sibbecai the Hushathite Sippai of the descendants of the giant 1 Occurrence |
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