סֵפֶר
Properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book · to enroll by pedigree
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סֵפֶר H5612 properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
יָחַשׂ H3187 to enroll by pedigree
What does סֵפֶר (sepher hayyachas) mean in the Bible?
סֵפֶר · יָחַשׂ is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book". bill, book, evidence, � learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. The genealogical record preserves covenant continuity and protects sacred roles from unauthorized claim. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Full entry for סֵפֶר (H5612, H3187) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Writing as a binding record: sepher transcends mere text to represent legally authoritative documentation
bill, book, evidence, � learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll.
Why This Word Matters
The genealogical record preserves covenant continuity and protects sacred roles from unauthorized claim. Nehemiah 7:5-73
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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