סְעִפָּה
sa.iph
division
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word סְעִפָּה (sa.iph) is defined as "division." It falls within the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception, indicating that it relates to the way we think, perceive, or understand the world. This word is used only once in the Bible, suggesting that it is a relatively rare or specialized term. Given its definition and limited usage, it is likely that the concept of "division" in this context is being used to describe a specific kind of separation or distinction. The word may be used to convey a sense of fragmentation, separation, or categorization, rather than a physical or geographical division. Without more context, it is difficult to say exactly how this word is being used in the Bible, but its unique definition and limited usage suggest that it is an important term for understanding a specific idea or concept.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text