Strong's Lexicon Suph: Reed, Red Sea Original Word: סוּף Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to come to an end Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2063: εἰς (eis) - often used in the Septuagint to translate Hebrew prepositions related to direction or location, including references to the Red Sea. - G2281: θάλασσα (thalassa) - sea, used in the New Testament to refer to bodies of water, including the Red Sea. Usage: The Hebrew word "Suph" primarily refers to reeds or rushes, which are tall, grass-like plants commonly found in marshy or aquatic environments. In the context of the Bible, "Suph" is most notably associated with the "Red Sea" (Yam Suph), which is the body of water that the Israelites miraculously crossed during the Exodus from Egypt. The term "Suph" can also imply the end or termination, reflecting the idea of reaching a boundary or limit. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, reeds were significant for their practical uses, such as in the construction of baskets, mats, and even writing materials like papyrus. The "Red Sea" (Yam Suph) holds a pivotal place in Israelite history and theology as the site of God's deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. The crossing of the Red Sea is a foundational event that underscores God's power and faithfulness, serving as a symbol of salvation and divine intervention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom suph Definition "reed," a place near which the law was given NASB Translation Suph (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. סוּף proper name, of a location (si vera lectio) named in defining location of Deuteronomic law-giving Deuteronomy 1:1 (מול סוּף, where מוֺל by dissimil. for מוּל); but read perhaps מִיַּם סוּף (ᵐ5 πλησίον ρῆς ἐρυθρᾶς, ᵐ5L + θαλάσσης, ᵑ9 contra mare rubrum), see I. סוּף. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Red Sea For cuwph (by ellipsis of yam); the Reed (Sea) -- Red Sea. see HEBREW cuwph see HEBREW yam Forms and Transliterations ס֜וּף סוף suf sūp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 1:1 HEB: בָּֽעֲרָבָה֩ מ֨וֹל ס֜וּף בֵּֽין־ פָּארָ֧ן NAS: opposite Suph, between KJV: over against the Red [sea], between Paran, INT: the Arabah opposite Suph between Paran |
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