Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5594

Strong's H5594 · Hebrew

סָפַד

çâphad · /saw-fad'/

Number
H5594
Language
Hebrew
Original word
סָפַד
Transliteration
çâphad
Pronunciation
saw-fad'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as Orientals do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail

KJV: lament, mourn(-er), wail.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סָפַד across 13 verses.

mourn5×
mourned5×
lamented2×
mourners1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis2 verses
1 Samuel2 verses
2 Samuel3 verses
1 Kings4 verses
Ecclesiastes2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5594 (çâphad) mean?

properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as Orientals do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail

How many times does H5594 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5594 (סָפַד) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mourn.”

How is çâphad translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5594 is rendered as “mourn” (5×), “mourned” (5×), “lamented” (2×), “mourners” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word סָפַד come from?

a primitive root;