Lexicon :: Strong's H6823 - ṣāp̄â

צָפָה
Transliteration
ṣāp̄â
Pronunciation
tsaw-faw'
Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [probably identical with צָפָה (H6822) through the idea of expansion in outlook, transferring to action]
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1951

Strong’s Definitions

צָפָה tsâphâh, tsaw-faw'; a primitive root (probably identical with H6822 through the idea of expansion in outlook, transferring to action); to sheet over (especially with metal):—cover, overlay.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 46x

The KJV translates Strong's H6823 in the following manner: overlay (40x), covered (5x), garnished (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 46x
The KJV translates Strong's H6823 in the following manner: overlay (40x), covered (5x), garnished (1x).
  1. to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover

    1. (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud

    2. (Pual) to be laid over

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צָפָה tsâphâh, tsaw-faw'; a primitive root (probably identical with H6822 through the idea of expansion in outlook, transferring to action); to sheet over (especially with metal):—cover, overlay.
STRONGS H6823: Abbreviations
II. [צָפָה]47 verb lay out, lay over (Late Hebrew Pi.= Biblical Hebrew); —
Qal Infinitive absolute צָפֹה הַצָּפִית Isaiah 21:5 they lay out the rug! or the like, so most moderns, see צָפִית
Pi. overlay, plate: Perfect 3rd person masculine singular צִפָּה 1 Kings 6:15 +; 2nd person masculine singular וְצִפִּיתָ֫ Exodus 25:11 +; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular וַיְצַף 1 Kings 6:20 +, suffix וַיְצַפֵּהוּ 1 Kings 6:20 +; 2nd person masculine singular תְּצַפֶּה Exodus 29:29; 3rd person masculine plural וַיְצַפּוּ 2 Chronicles 3:10, etc.; — overlay, especially plate something with metal (gold, bronze), usually 2 accusative: 1 Kings 6:20 (twice in verse) + 6 times 1 Kings 6, + 1 Kings 10:18, || 2 Chronicles 3:4, 10; 4:9; 9:17; Exodus 25:11, 13 + 21 times Exodus 25-38 (all P): overlay, stud with precious stones, 2 accusative 2 Chronicles 3:6; also plate, accusative mater. omitted, 1 Kings 6:15; 2 Kings 18:16; Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:28; accusative direct object, omitted 1 Kings 6:32, 35; with accusative + ב mater. 1 Kings 6:15 overlaid the floor of the house with timbers.
Pu. Participle מְצֻפֶּה Proverbs 26:23 impure silver (Toy) laid over (עַל) a sherd; plural זָהָב מְצֻפִּים Exodus 26:32, pillars over laid with gold.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

25; 25:11; 25:11; 25:11; 25:13; 26; 26:32; 27; 28; 29; 29:29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38; 38:28

1 Kings

6; 6:15; 6:15; 6:15; 6:20; 6:20; 6:20; 6:32; 6:35; 10:18

2 Kings

18:16

2 Chronicles

3:4; 3:6; 3:10; 3:10; 4:9; 9:17

Proverbs

26:23

Isaiah

21:5