סָפִיחַ
sa.phi.ach
outpouring
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the data provided, the Hebrew word סָפִיחַ (sa.phi.ach) is associated with the term "outpouring". This word falls under the semantic domain of water and weather, suggesting its connection to a release or pouring out of a substance related to rain, flooding, or a similar atmospheric event. This word appears only once in the Bible. The unique occurrence of this word in the given context implies its limited range of usage and specialized meaning. The word's definition as an "outpouring" likely refers to a sudden release or pouring out of water or a water-related phenomenon, such as a flood, a downpour, or an overflow. Given its rare appearance in the Bible and narrow semantic domain, the word's significance might lie in its vivid description of an exceptional weather event or hydrological occurrence. Without more context or occurrences, it is difficult to determine more specific implications of this word. However, its unique meaning and appearance in biblical literature provide a distinctive glimpse into the ancient Hebrew understanding of water and weather phenomena.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text