סָפַן
sa.phan (H5603)
to cover
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word סָפַן (H5603, sa.phan) means "to cover." At its core, this verb conveys the act of covering or wrapping something up. Its semantic domain is "Physical Action," indicating that its primary function is to describe a tangible, physical action. The word's occurrences in the Bible (6) demonstrate a range of usage, although there may not be significant enough data to draw comprehensive conclusions about its scope. The limited occurrences suggest that the word is not used extensively throughout the Hebrew scriptures. Given its definition, it is reasonable to assume that the word סָפַן is significant in contexts where physical covering or wrapping is relevant. Its specific meaning and usage can be further explored by examining each of the 6 occurrences in the Bible, which would provide a clearer understanding of how the word is employed to describe covering or wrapping actions.
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He provided the first part for himself, for the lawgiver’s portion reserved was reserved for him. He came with the heads of the people. He executed the righteousness of Yahweh, His ordinances with Israel.”
So he built the house, and finished it; and he covered the house with beams and planks of cedar.
It was covered with cedar above over the forty-five beams, that were on the pillars, fifteen in a row.
He made the porch of the throne where he was to judge, even the porch of judgment; and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor.
who says, ‘I will build myself a wide house and spacious rooms,’ and cuts out windows for himself; with a cedar ceiling, and painted with red.
“Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies waste?