Lexical Definition
צִפְיוֹן Tsiphyôwn (tsif-yone') Ziphion N:N-M-P
from צָפָה; watch-tower
Ziphion. Compare צְפוֹן.
- § Ziphion = "lookout"
- Tsiphjon, an Israelite
1) a son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Zephonites
1a) also 'Zephon'
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| צִפְי֥וֹן | Zephon | Gen.46.16 |
| Σαφών | Zaphon | LXX.Josh.13.27 |
| Ziphion | LXX.Gen.46.16 |
Extended Information
- 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
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 |
Profile
Male • Son of Gad • Son of Gad, progenitor of the Zephonites
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ziphion (or Zephon), a son of Gad, was the ancestor of the Zephonite clan (Gen.46.16; Num.26.15,15).
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.16;
- referred to as Ziphion צִפְיוֹן, or Zephon צְפוֹן, or Zephonite צְפוֹנִי;
- son of Gad גָּד;
- a brother of Haggi חַגִּי, Shuni שׁוּנִי, Ezbon אֶצְבּוֹן, Eri עֵרִי, Arod אֲרוֹד and Areli אַרְאֵלִי.
Ziphion, also known as Zephon, was a son of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went down to Egypt during the time of Joseph (Genesis 46:16). Ziphion is also listed in the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Sinai (Numbers 26:15), where he is identified as the ancestor of the Zephonite clan. The Zephonites were one of the families within the tribe of Gad, named after their progenitor Ziphion. The fact that the clan bore his name suggests that he was a significant figure in the lineage of Gad. However, no further details are provided about Ziphion's life or his role within the family. The mention of Ziphion in these genealogical records emphasizes the importance of family heritage and tribal identity among the Israelites.
All entries for Ziphion or Zephon: צִפְיוֹן ☩ צְפוֹן ☩ צְפוֹנִי