Strong's Lexicon tsephua or tsaphia: Viper Original Word: צְפוּעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפַע (tsapha), meaning "to shine" or "to glisten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a viper is ἔχιδνα (echidna), Strong's Greek #2191. This term is used in the New Testament, notably in Matthew 3:7 and 12:34, where John the Baptist and Jesus refer to the Pharisees as a "brood of vipers," highlighting their deceitful and dangerous nature. Usage: The term "tsephua" or "tsaphia" refers to a type of venomous snake, specifically a viper. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe danger, deceit, or the suddenness of judgment. The viper is known for its stealth and deadly bite, making it a fitting symbol for treachery or divine retribution. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, snakes were both feared and revered. They were often associated with danger and death due to their venomous nature. In the Bible, snakes are sometimes used symbolically to represent evil or cunning, as seen in the account of the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The viper, in particular, was a common sight in the arid regions of Israel and surrounding areas, making it a familiar image for biblical writers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition dung (of cattle) NASB Translation dung (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָפִיעַ] noun [masculine] dung of cattle; — plural construct צְפִיעֵי הַבָּקָר Ezekiel 4:15 Qr (opposed to נֶּלְלֵי הָאָדָם), so Co Toy and others, >Kt צפועי. III. צפע (√ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dung From the same as tsepha'; excrement (as protruded) -- dung. see HEBREW tsepha' Forms and Transliterations צְפִיעֵ֣י צפיעי ṣə·p̄î·‘ê ṣəp̄î‘ê tzefiEiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 4:15 HEB: [צְפוּעֵי כ] (צְפִיעֵ֣י ק) הַבָּקָ֔ר NAS: you cow's dung in place KJV: thee cow's dung for man's INT: See will give dung cow's place 1 Occurrence |
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