5598. Sippay
Lexicon
Sippay: Sippai

Original Word: סִפַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Cippay
Pronunciation: SIP-pai
Phonetic Spelling: (sip-pah'-ee)
Definition: Sippai
Meaning: Sippai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sippai

From caph; bason-like; Sippai, a Philistine -- Sippai. Compare Caph.

see HEBREW caph

see HEBREW Caph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as saph
Definition
a Philistine (the same as NH5593)
NASB Translation
Sippai (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be tall.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Sippai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context.

Usage: The name Sippai appears in the context of a battle narrative involving the Philistines and the Israelites.

Context: Sippai is mentioned in the Old Testament as a Philistine giant who was defeated by the Israelites. He is specifically noted in 1 Chronicles 20:4, where he is described as one of the descendants of the giants who were subdued by the Israelites during the reign of King David. The passage reads: "After this, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time, Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued" (1 Chronicles 20:4, BSB). This account highlights the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, as well as the valor of David's warriors. Sippai's defeat is part of a larger narrative that underscores the divine favor and military prowess granted to Israel during this period.

Forms and Transliterations
סִפַּ֛י ספי sip·pay sipPai sippay
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 20:4
HEB: הַחֻֽשָׁתִ֗י אֶת־ סִפַּ֛י מִילִדֵ֥י הָרְפָאִ֖ים
NAS: killed Sippai, one of the descendants
KJV: slew Sippai, [that was] of the children
INT: Sibbecai the Hushathite Sippai of the descendants of the giant

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5598
1 Occurrence


sip·pay — 1 Occ.















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