Strong's H8222 · Hebrew
שָׂפָם
sâphâm · /saw-fawm'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezekiel2 verses
Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine head upon thee, and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bread of men. Forbear: Heb. Be silent lips: Heb. upper lip
Ezekiel 24:22And ye shall do as I have done: ye shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.
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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);