Lexical Definition
סָעִף çâʻiph (saw-eef') division H:N-F
or שָׂעִף sâʻiph (saw-eef'); from סָעַף
opinion.
- divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment
1) ambivalence, division, divided opinion
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הַסְּעִפִּים֒ | the crutches | 1Kgs.18.21 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[סְעִפָּה] noun feminine division, divided opinion; — plural absolute עַלשְֿׁתֵּי הַסְּעִפִּים 1Kgs 18:21 how long are ye limping on the two divided opinions (as on unequal legs; ᵐ5 ταῖς ἰγνύαις seems an attempt to interpret the figurative; according to AlbrZAW xvi (1896) 75 {abbrev}ס really = legs).
שְׂעִפִּים noun [masculine] plural disquietings, = disquieting or excited thoughts; — ׳שׂ Job 4:13 suffix שְׂעִפַּי (Baer שְׂעִיפַּי) Job 20:2 (|| חוּשִׁי).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 18:21 |
| Job | 4:13 · 20:2 |