◄ 8226. saphan ►
Lexicon saphan: Rock hyrax, coney Original Word: שָׂפַן Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: saphan Pronunciation: sah-fahn' Phonetic Spelling: (saw-fan') Definition: Rock hyrax, coney Meaning: to conceal Strong's Exhaustive Concordance treasure A primitive root; to conceal (as a valuable) -- treasure. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as saphan, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2928 • κρύπτω (kryptō): to hide, conceal • Strong's Greek Number 613 • ἀποκρύπτω (apokryptō): to hide away, conceal These Greek terms share a similar semantic range with the Hebrew שָׂפַן, emphasizing the act of hiding or concealing in various contexts within the New Testament. Usage: The verb שָׂפַן (saphan) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of concealing or hiding something. It is often used in contexts where something is intentionally kept out of sight or protected from being seen. Context: The Hebrew verb שָׂפַן (saphan) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, primarily conveying the idea of hiding or concealing. This term is used to describe actions where individuals or objects are deliberately kept from view. For example, in the context of hiding treasures or protecting something valuable, שָׂפַן is employed to illustrate the act of safeguarding by keeping it hidden. The concept of concealment is significant in biblical narratives, often symbolizing protection, secrecy, or the preservation of something precious. The usage of שָׂפַן can be seen in passages where the act of hiding is either literal or metaphorical, reflecting the cultural and spiritual importance of concealment in ancient Hebrew thought. Forms and Transliterations וּשְׂפוּנֵ֖י ושפוני ū·śə·p̄ū·nê usefuNei ūśəp̄ūnê Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 33:19 HEB: יַמִּים֙ יִינָ֔קוּ וּשְׂפוּנֵ֖י טְמ֥וּנֵי חֽוֹל׃ KJV: of the seas, and [of] treasures hid INT: of the seas will draw and treasures and the hidden of the sand 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8226 1 Occurrence ū·śə·p̄ū·nê — 1 Occ.