Hebrew · H8193, G5491

שָׂפָה

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

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שָׂפָהH8193the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language ; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)

Pronunciationsaphah

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

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χεῖλοςG5491a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)

Pronunciationcheîlos

Lip as organ of speech; metaphorically, edge or boundary of physical objects like shorelines.

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What does שָׂפָה (saphah) mean in the Bible?

שָׂפָה · χεῖλος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lips or speech".

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What does שָׂפָה · χεῖλος mean in the Bible?

שָׂפָה · χεῖλος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lips or speech".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8193, G5491?

H8193, G5491 is connected to 177 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. lips or speech

Strong'sH8193, G5491

Lexical occurrences177 verses

Source Gloss

lips or speech

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