BDB7178
צִפְיוֺן proper name, masculine Σαφων: son of Gad (? gaze); — Gen 46:16, = צְפוֺן Num 26:15 (see ׳ בַּעַל צ).
Strong's Lexicon
H6837
H6837 — צִּפיוֹן
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H6837 |
|---|---|
| Word: | צִּפיוֹן |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H6822 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | Tsiphyown |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | tsif-yone' |
| Meaning: | 1. watch-tower 2. Tsiphjon, an Israelite |
| KJV Renderings: | Ziphion. |
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