6856. tsipporen

Lexicon

tsipporen: Nail, claw

Original Word: צִפֹּרֶן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsipporen
Pronunciation: tsip-po'-ren
Phonetic Spelling: (tsip-po'-ren)
Definition: Nail, claw
Meaning: a claw, nail, the point of a, style

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

nail, point

From tsaphar (in the denominative sense (from tsippowr) of scratching); properly, a claw, i.e. (human) nail; also the point of a style (or pen, tipped with adamant) -- nail, point.

see HEBREW tsaphar

see HEBREW tsippowr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
fingernail, stylus point
NASB Translation
nails (1), point (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

צִמֹּ֫רֶן noun [masculine] nail (of finger), stylus-point; — construct ׳צ Jeremiah 17:1; plural suffix צִמָּרְנֶיהָ Deuteronomy 21:12; —

1 finger-nail Deuteronomy 21:12 (compare RS^{K 178; Semitic i. 407, 2nd ed. 428} We^{Heid. 2. 171}).

2 transf., שָׁמִיר ׳בְּצ Jeremiah 17:1 with a point of diamond (compare Plin^{NH 37, 4}).

V. צפר (√ of following; Aramaic צְפִירָצ, image unavailable = צָפִיר; perhaps compare Arabic leap (but = )).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root צָפַר (tsāfar), which means to scratch or scrape.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for צִפֹּרֶן (tsippōren) in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts might be found in Greek terms for nails or writing instruments, such as νύξ (nyx) for claw or γραφίς (graphis) for stylus. These Greek terms capture similar ideas of sharpness and precision in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Usage: The word is used in the context of describing physical features such as claws or nails, as well as tools or instruments with a pointed end. It appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, illustrating both literal and metaphorical uses.

Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, צִפֹּרֶן (tsippōren) is used to describe the claws of animals or the nails of humans. This usage highlights the natural, God-given tools for protection, hunting, or daily tasks.
• Metaphorical and Symbolic Usage: The term can also be used metaphorically to describe sharpness or precision, as seen in the context of writing or engraving. This symbolic use underscores the importance of clarity and accuracy in communication and record-keeping.
• Biblical References: While specific verses using this term may vary, the concept of nails or claws is often associated with strength, defense, and the intricate design of creation. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) may not have a direct translation of this term in every instance, but the concept is present in descriptions of creatures or tools.
• Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Hebrew culture, the use of a stylus or pointed instrument was crucial for writing on tablets or scrolls. The term צִפֹּרֶן (tsippōren) thus also reflects the technological advancements and the value placed on written communication in biblical times.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּצִפֹּ֣רֶן בצפרן צִפָּרְנֶֽיהָ׃ צפרניה׃ bə·ṣip·pō·ren bəṣippōren betzipPoren ṣip·pā·rə·ne·hā ṣippārənehā tzippareNeiha

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 21:12
HEB: וְעָשְׂתָ֖ה אֶת־ צִפָּרְנֶֽיהָ׃
NAS: her head and trim her nails.
KJV: her head, and pare her nails;
INT: her head and trim her nails

Jeremiah 17:1
HEB: בְּעֵ֥ט בַּרְזֶ֖ל בְּצִפֹּ֣רֶן שָׁמִ֑יר חֲרוּשָׁה֙
NAS: With a diamond point it is engraved
KJV: of iron, [and] with the point of a diamond:
INT: stylus an iron point A diamond is engraved

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6856
2 Occurrences

bə·ṣip·pō·ren — 1 Occ.
ṣip·pā·rə·ne·hā — 1 Occ.