Hebrew · H8193, G3056

שָׂפָה

The lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.) · word

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שָׂפָה H8193 the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)

Pronunciation saphah

Lip as boundary extends metaphorically to language and edges, treating speech as a defining perimeter of identity.

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λόγος G3056 word

Pronunciation lógos

Word embodying a conception or idea, not mere sound; in NT especially God's authoritative speech and teaching

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What does שָׂפָה (safah) mean in the Bible?

שָׂפָה · λόγος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lip, speech, spoken word".

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What does שָׂפָה · λόγος mean in the Bible?

שָׂפָה · λόγος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lip, speech, spoken word".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8193, G3056?

H8193, G3056 is connected to 177 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. lip, speech, spoken word

Strong's H8193, G3056

Lexical occurrences 177 verses

Source Gloss

lip, speech, spoken word

Grammatical Forms

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