Strong's H5603 · Hebrew
סָפַן
çâphan · /saw-fan'/
Definition
to hide by covering; specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot; figuratively, to reserve
KJV: cieled, cover, seated.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered סָפַן across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings3 verses
So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.
1 Kings 7:3And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row.
1 Kings 7:7Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5603 (çâphan) mean?
to hide by covering; specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot; figuratively, to reserve
How many times does H5603 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5603 (סָפַן) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “covered.”
How is çâphan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5603 is rendered as “covered” (3×), “cieled” (2×), “seated” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word סָפַן come from?
a primitive root;