סַף

saphProper Noun (Masculine)H5593

Saph

From: the same as H5592 (סַף);

Short Definition

Saph, a Philistine

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A); also called Sippai at ; Also named: sip.pay (*סִפַּי *"Sippai" H5598) § Saph = "tall" one of the sons of the Philistine giant slain by Sibbechai the Hushathite

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 21:18

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