Lexicon Tsiphyon: Ziphion Original Word: צִפְיוֹן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ziphion From tsaphah; watch-tower; Tsiphjon, an Israelite -- Ziphion. Compare Tsphown. see HEBREW tsaphah see HEBREW Tsphown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphah Definition perhaps "gazing," a son of Gad, the same as NH6827 NASB Translation Ziphion (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִפְיוֺן proper name, masculine Σαφων: son of Gad(? gaze); — Genesis 46:16, = צְפוֺן Numbers 26:15 (see ׳בַּעַל צ). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפָה (tsaphah), meaning "to look out" or "to watch."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Tsiphjon, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, genealogical names often do not have direct Greek counterparts due to transliteration differences and cultural contexts. Usage: Tsiphjon is used as a personal name in the genealogical records of the Bible. Context: • Tsiphjon is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the descendants of Seir the Horite. Specifically, Tsiphjon is listed as one of the sons of Seir, who was a Horite chief in the land of Edom. The name appears in the context of the tribal and familial structures that were significant in the ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly among the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau. The mention of Tsiphjon in the genealogies highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, as well as the interconnectedness of various peoples in the region. Forms and Transliterations צִפְי֥וֹן צפיון ṣip̄·yō·wn ṣip̄yōwn tzifYonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:16 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י גָ֔ד צִפְי֥וֹן וְחַגִּ֖י שׁוּנִ֣י NAS: of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, KJV: of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, INT: the sons of Gad Ziphion and Haggi Shuni 1 Occurrence |