Strong's Lexicon suph: Reed, rush, end Original Word: סוּף Word Origin: Likely derived from an unused root meaning to come to an end Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "suph" is ἑρυθρὰ θάλασσα (erythra thalassa), which translates to "Red Sea." Usage: The Hebrew word "suph" primarily refers to a type of plant, specifically a reed or rush, commonly found in marshy or aquatic environments. It is often associated with the "Sea of Reeds" or "Red Sea" (Yam Suph), which is a significant geographical and theological term in the Old Testament. The word can also imply an end or conclusion, reflecting its root meaning. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, reeds were a common feature of the landscape, especially in Egypt and Mesopotamia. They were used for various purposes, including making papyrus, baskets, and other everyday items. The "Sea of Reeds" is traditionally identified with the body of water that the Israelites crossed during the Exodus from Egypt, a pivotal event in Jewish history. This crossing is celebrated as a miraculous act of God delivering His people from slavery. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition reeds, rushes NASB Translation red* (24), reeds (2), rushes (1), weeds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. סוּף noun masculineJon 2:6 reeds, rushes (collective) (probably loan-word from Egyptian ‰wfi, reeds, SteindBAS i. 603 ErmanZMG xivi (1892), 122; Semitic according to WMMAs. u.Eur.101); — 1 rushes, in Nile Exodus 2:3,5 (E); קָנֶה וָסוּף Isaiah 19:6 (of Egypt). 2 usually in combination יַםסֿוּף probably = sea of rushes or reeds ( > sea of (city) Suph), which Greek included in wider name θάλασσα Ἐρυθρἀ, Red Sea (compare DiExodus 13:18 and especially WMMAs.u.Eur.42f., who explains as name originally given to upper end of Gulf of Suez, extending into Bitter Lakes, shallow and marshy, whence reeds (probably also reddish colour)); **compare also CheEB RED SEA. — name applied only to arms of Red Sea; most often a. to Gulf of Suez Exodus 10:19; Joshua 2:10 (both J), Exodus 13:18; Exodus 15:4,22; Exodus 23:31 (all E), Deuteronomy 11:4; Joshua 4:23 (D), Numbers 33:10,11 (P), elsewhere late Nehemiah 9:9; Psalm 106:7; Psalm 106:9; Psalm 106:22; Psalm 136:13; Psalm 136:15. b. sometimes to Gulf of Akaba 1 Kings 9:26, and דֶּרֶךְ יַםסֿוּף Numbers 21:4 (E), probably also Numbers 14:25 (E), Deuteronomy 1:40; Deuteronomy 2:1; perhaps Judges 11:16; Jeremiah 49:21; possibly read מִיַּםסֿוּף for ׳מוֺל ס Deuteronomy 1:1 (see infor.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flag, Red sea, weed Probably of Egyptian origin; a reed, especially the papyrus -- flag, Red (sea), weed. Compare Cuwph. see HEBREW Cuwph Forms and Transliterations בַּסּ֖וּף בסוף הַסּ֔וּף הסוף וָס֖וּף וסוף ס֑וּף ס֔וּף ס֖וּף ס֛וּף ס֭וּף סּ֑וּף סֽוּף׃ סוּף֙ סוף סוף׃ bas·sūp̄ basSuf bassūp̄ has·sūp̄ hasSuf hassūp̄ Suf sūp̄ vaSuf wā·sūp̄ wāsūp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 2:3 HEB: הַיֶּ֔לֶד וַתָּ֥שֶׂם בַּסּ֖וּף עַל־ שְׂפַ֥ת NAS: into it and set [it] among the reeds by the bank KJV: therein; and she laid [it] in the flags by the river's INT: the child and set the reeds by the bank Exodus 2:5 Exodus 10:19 Exodus 13:18 Exodus 15:4 Exodus 15:22 Exodus 23:31 Numbers 14:25 Numbers 21:4 Numbers 33:10 Numbers 33:11 Deuteronomy 1:40 Deuteronomy 2:1 Deuteronomy 11:4 Joshua 2:10 Joshua 4:23 Joshua 24:6 Judges 11:16 1 Kings 9:26 Nehemiah 9:9 Psalm 106:7 Psalm 106:9 Psalm 106:22 Psalm 136:13 Psalm 136:15 28 Occurrences |
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