Hebrew · H6828, G1005

צָפוֹן

Properly, hidden , i.e. dark ; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown) · the north (properly, wind)

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צָפוֹן H6828 properly, hidden , i.e. dark ; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

Pronunciation ṣāpwōn

North denotes the hidden, dark, unknown quarter—associated with mystery and threat in biblical geography and theology.

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βοῤῥᾶς G1005 the north (properly, wind)

Pronunciation borrhâs

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What does צָפוֹן (tsaphon) mean in the Bible?

צָפוֹן · βοῤῥᾶς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the northern direction, often associated with invading armies in prophetic literature".

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What does צָפוֹן · βοῤῥᾶς mean in the Bible?

צָפוֹן · βοῤῥᾶς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the northern direction, often associated with invading armies in prophetic literature".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6828, G1005?

H6828, G1005 is connected to 153 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. the northern direction, often associated with invading armies in prophetic literature

Strong's H6828, G1005

Lexical occurrences 153 verses

Source Gloss

the northern direction, often associated with invading armies in prophetic literature

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