Strong's Lexicon tsepheth: Pitch, tar Original Word: צֶפֶת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to "glisten" or "shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "tsepheth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of pitch is more culturally and geographically specific to the Hebrew context. However, the Greek word "asphaltos" (Strong's G928) can be considered a related term, as it refers to a similar substance used in ancient times. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsepheth" refers to a sticky, resinous substance used for waterproofing and sealing. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with the construction of vessels or structures that require protection from water. The term is used to describe the material applied to Noah's Ark and the basket of baby Moses to make them watertight. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, pitch was a crucial material for construction and preservation. It was derived from natural sources such as bitumen pits or tar pits, which were abundant in the Middle East. The use of pitch in construction is indicative of the advanced understanding of materials and engineering in ancient cultures. It was essential for ensuring the durability and functionality of various structures, especially those exposed to water. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphah Definition probably plated capital (of a pillar) NASB Translation capital (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צֶ֫פֶת noun feminine apparently plated capital of pillar2Chronicles 3:15. צפח (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chapiter From an unused root meaning to encircle; a capital of a column -- chapiter. Forms and Transliterations וְהַצֶּ֥פֶת והצפת vehatzTzefet wə·haṣ·ṣe·p̄eṯ wəhaṣṣep̄eṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 3:15 HEB: וְחָמֵ֖שׁ אֹ֑רֶךְ וְהַצֶּ֥פֶת אֲשֶׁר־ עַל־ NAS: high, and the capital on the top KJV: high, and the chapiter that [was] on the top INT: of each five high and the capital after on 1 Occurrence |
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II. make wide, broad; 
anything broad (stone, plank, sheathing, plating), Syriac 
plating; also Ethiopic 
spread out, extend; Sabean (Lihyanian) הצפחת, אצפחת platform, DHMEpigr. Denkm. 84. 86; but (transposed) Arabic 
, wide bowl, compare Frä63). 
