Lexical Definition
צְפוֹן Tsᵉphôwn (tsef-one') Zephon N:N-M-P
probably for צִפְיוֹן
Zephon.
- § Zephon = "treasure"
- Tsephon, an Israelite
1) a son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Zephonites
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לִצְפ֗וֹן | of Zephon | Num.26.15 |
| Σαφών | Zephon | LXX.Num.26.15 |
Extended Information
name of: צִפְיוֹן
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16
- son of: Gad (גָּד)
- brother of: Haggi (חַגִּי), Shuni (שׁוּנִי), Ezbon (אֶצְבּוֹן), Eri (עֵרִי), Arod (אֲרוֹד) and Areli (אַרְאֵלִי); also called Zephon at Num.26.15
- Another name of tsiph.yon (צִפְיוֹן "Ziphion" צִפְיוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: בַּעַל צְפוֹן
צִפְיוֺן proper name, masculine Σαφων: son of Gad(? gaze); — Gen 46:16, = צְפוֺן Num 26:15 (see ׳בַּעַל צ).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:16 |
| Numbers | 26:15 |