What does צְפִירָה · κρατέω mean in the Bible?
צְפִירָה · κρατέω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to hold back, restrain, or control".
Hebrew · H6843, G2902
צָפַן
A crown (as encircling the head); also a turn of affairs (i.e. mishap ) · to grasp/seize
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צְפִירָהH6843a crown (as encircling the head); also a turn of affairs (i.e. mishap )
κρατέωG2902to grasp/seize
Pronunciationkratéō
To seize and hold firm control; often used for grasping persons or maintaining doctrinal traditions.
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צְפִירָה · κρατέω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to hold back, restrain, or control".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6843, G2902?
H6843, G2902 is connected to 3 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to hold back, restrain, or control
Strong'sH6843, G2902
Lexical occurrences3 versesSource Gloss
to hold back, restrain, or control
Word Origins
צָפַן is built from this root: