Strong's H6842 · Hebrew
צָפִיר
tsâphîyr · /tsaw-feer'/
Definition
a male goat (as prancing)
KJV: (he) goat.
Root / derivation: from H6852 (צָפַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צָפִיר across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel3 verses
And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. touched: or, none touched him in the earth a notable: Heb. a horn of sight
Daniel 8:8Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.
Daniel 8:21And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6842 (tsâphîyr) mean?
a male goat (as prancing)
How many times does H6842 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6842 (צָפִיר) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “goat.”
How is tsâphîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6842 is rendered as “goat” (3×), “he” (2×), “goats” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word צָפִיר come from?
from H6852 (צָפַר);