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Lexicon :: Strong's H6845 - ṣāp̄an

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צָפַן
Transliteration
ṣāp̄an
Pronunciation
tsaw-fan'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1953

Strong’s Definitions

צָפַן tsâphan, tsaw-fan'; a primitive root; to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk:—esteem, hide(-den one, self), lay up, lurk (be set) privily, (keep) secret(-ly, place).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 33x

The KJV translates Strong's H6845 in the following manner: hide (16x), lay up (7x), esteemed (1x), lurk (1x), hidden ones (1x), privily (1x), secret places (1x), secret (1x), miscellaneous (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 33x
The KJV translates Strong's H6845 in the following manner: hide (16x), lay up (7x), esteemed (1x), lurk (1x), hidden ones (1x), privily (1x), secret places (1x), secret (1x), miscellaneous (4x).

  1. to hide, treasure, treasure or store up

    1. (Qal)

      1. to hide, treasure, treasure up

      2. to lie hidden, lurk

    2. (Niphal) to be hidden, be stored up

    3. (Hiphil) to hide, hide from discovery

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צָפַן tsâphan, tsaw-fan'; a primitive root; to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) to protect, (unfavorably) to lurk:—esteem, hide(-den one, self), lay up, lurk (be set) privily, (keep) secret(-ly, place).
STRONGS H6845: Abbreviations
† צָפַן verb hide, treasure up (Late Hebrew id.; Tel Amarna ṣapânu; set, of sun); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular צ׳ Proverbs 27:16: 2nd person masculine singular צָפַנְתָּ Job 10:13 +, etc.; Imperfect יִצְפֹּן Job 21:19 + Proverbs 2:7 Qr (Kt רצפן), suffix יִצְפְּנֵנִי Psalm 27:5, etc.; Participle active plural suffix צֹפְנֶיהָ Proverbs 27:16; passive צָפוֺן Proverbs 13:22 +, Psalm 17:14 Kt; feminine צְפוּנָךְ Hosea 13:12, etc.; —
1. transitive hide, with accusative of person Exodus 2:2 (E), Joshua 2:4 (JE), of hiding a quarrelsome woman, like hiding wind Proverbs 27:16 (twice in verse) (si vera lectio; compare Toy); of י׳'s hiding his servants (from evil) Psalm 27:5; Psalm 31:21: = treasure up a thing, Proverbs 10:14, + אִתְּךָ with thyself, in thine own keeping Proverbs 2:1 = Proverbs 7:1, in (ב) the heart Job 10:13 (subject י׳; of secret purposes), Psalm 119:11, compare Job 23:12; + ל person Proverbs 13:22; Songs 7:14 [Songs 7:13], subject י׳ Job 21:19 reserve penalty; blessings Psalm 31:20; Proverbs 2:7 + מִן Job 17:4 thou [God] hast treasured up their heart away from understanding, kept it therefrom; passive, of sin Hosea 13:12 (absolute; || צָרוּר); read possibly צָפוּן for צָפוּ Job 15:22 treasured up for (אֱלֵי) the sword (see I. H6822 צפה); צָפוּן = treasured, cherished place (i.e. Jerusalem) Ezekiel 7:22; = treasure Psalm 17:14 Qr (Kt צפינך, see H6840 צפין), Job 20:26 (on dubious text see Bu); plural of י׳'s treasured ones, his saints Psalm 83:4.
2. intransitive lie hid, lurk, absolute Psalm 56:7, with ל person Proverbs 1:11, 18 and (of eyes of wicked) Psalm 10:8.
Niph. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular נִצְפַּן Jeremiah 16:17 be hidden from before (מִנֶּנֶד) י׳'s eyes (|| נִסְתְּרוּ); 3rd person plural נִצְפְּנוּ Job 24:1 + מִשַׁדַּי stored up on the part of shadday; stored up for (ל) one Job 15:20.
Hiph. hide, = Qal: Imperfect 2nd person masculine singular suffix תַּצְפִּנֵנִי Job 14:18, with ב location; 3rd person masculine plural יצפינו Psalm 56:7 Kt (but < Qr see Qal); Infinitive construct suffix הַצְּפִינוֺ (Ges§ 20 h) Exodus 2:3 to hide him.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

2:2; 2:3

Joshua

2:4

Job

10:13; 10:13; 14:18; 15:20; 15:22; 17:4; 20:26; 21:19; 21:19; 23:12; 24:1

Psalms

10:8; 17:14; 17:14; 27:5; 27:5; 31:20; 31:21; 56:7; 56:7; 83:4; 119:11

Proverbs

1:11; 1:18; 2:1; 2:7; 2:7; 7:1; 10:14; 13:22; 13:22; 27:16; 27:16; 27:16

Song of Songs

7:13

Jeremiah

16:17

Ezekiel

7:22

Hosea

13:12; 13:12

H6845

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6845 matches the Hebrew צָפַן (ṣāp̄an),
which occurs 34 times in 31 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 2:2

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 2:2 - The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She saw that he was a special baby and kept him hidden for three months.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 2:3 - But when she could no longer hide him, she got a basket made of papyrus reeds and waterproofed it with tar and pitch. She put the baby in the basket and laid it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile River.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 2:4 - Rahab had hidden the two men, but she replied, “Yes, the men were here earlier, but I didn’t know where they were from.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 10:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 10:13 - “‘Yet your real motive—
your true intent—

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 14:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 14:13 - “I wish you would hide me in the grave[fn]
and forget me there until your anger has passed.
But mark your calendar to think of me again!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 15:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 15:20 - “The wicked writhe in pain throughout their lives.
Years of trouble are stored up for the ruthless.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 17:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:4 - You have closed their minds to understanding,
but do not let them triumph.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:26 - Their treasures will be thrown into deepest darkness.
A wildfire will devour their goods,
consuming all they have left.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 21:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 21:19 - “‘Well,’ you say, ‘at least God will punish their children!’
But I say he should punish the ones who sin,
so that they understand his judgment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:12 - I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 24:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 24:1 - “Why doesn’t the Almighty bring the wicked to judgment?
Why must the godly wait for him in vain?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:8 - They lurk in ambush in the villages,
waiting to murder innocent people.
They are always searching for helpless victims.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:14 - By the power of your hand, O LORD,
destroy those who look to this world for their reward.
But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones.
May their children have plenty,
leaving an inheritance for their descendants.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:5 - For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:20 - You hide them in the shelter of your presence,
safe from those who conspire against them.
You shelter them in your presence,
far from accusing tongues.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 56:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 56:6 - They come together to spy on me—
watching my every step, eager to kill me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 83:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:3 - They devise crafty schemes against your people;
they conspire against your precious ones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:11 - They may say, “Come and join us.
Let’s hide and kill someone!
Just for fun, let’s ambush the innocent!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:18 - But these people set an ambush for themselves;
they are trying to get themselves killed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:1 - My child,[fn] listen to what I say,
and treasure my commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:7 - He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:1 - Follow my advice, my son;
always treasure my commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:14 - Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 13:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 13:22 - Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 27:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:16 - Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind
or trying to hold something with greased hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 7:13

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 7:13 - There the mandrakes give off their fragrance,
and the finest fruits are at our door,
new delights as well as old,
which I have saved for you, my lover.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 16:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 16:17 - I am watching them closely, and I see every sin. They cannot hope to hide from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 7:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 7:22 - I will turn my eyes from them
as these robbers invade and defile my treasured land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 13:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 13:12 - “Ephraim’s guilt has been collected,
and his sin has been stored up for punishment.
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