Strong's H8222 · Hebrew
שָׂפָם
sâphâm · /saw-fawm'/
Number
H8222
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׂפָם
Transliteration
sâphâm
Pronunciation
saw-fawm'
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
the beard (as a lippiece)
KJV: beard, (upper) lip.
Root / derivation: from H8193 (שָׂפָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׂפָם across 5 verses.
lips3×
beard1×
lip1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezekiel2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8222 (sâphâm) mean?
the beard (as a lippiece)
How many times does H8222 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8222 (שָׂפָם) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lips.”
How is sâphâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8222 is rendered as “lips” (3×), “beard” (1×), “lip” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word שָׂפָם come from?
from H8193 (שָׂפָה);