Strong's Lexicon sephar: Scroll, book, writing Original Word: סְפָר Word Origin: Derived from the root סָפַר (saphar), which means "to count" or "to recount." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - βιβλίον (biblion): A diminutive form of "βίβλος" (biblos), meaning "book" or "scroll." - γράμμα (gramma): Refers to a letter or written document. Usage: The Hebrew word "sephar" primarily refers to a scroll or book, often used in the context of written documents or records. It can denote a physical object containing written text, such as a letter, decree, or a book of the law. The term emphasizes the importance of written communication and record-keeping in ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, writing was a crucial means of preserving laws, history, and religious texts. Scrolls were made from papyrus or parchment and were used to record important documents, including legal codes, genealogies, and sacred scriptures. The ability to read and write was highly valued, and scribes played a significant role in society. The use of "sephar" reflects the emphasis on literacy and the transmission of knowledge through written means. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as sepher Definition enumeration, census NASB Translation census (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. סְפָר noun [masculine] enumeration, census (late; on formative compare LagBN 175); — absolute ׳ס, followed by אֲשֶׁר as accusative of congnate meaning with verb סָפַר2Chron 2:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance numbering From caphar; a census -- numbering. see HEBREW caphar Forms and Transliterations הַסְּפָ֔ר הספר has·sə·p̄ār hasseFar hassəp̄ārLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 2:17 HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אַחֲרֵ֣י הַסְּפָ֔ר אֲשֶׁ֥ר סְפָרָ֖ם NAS: following the census which KJV: after the numbering wherewith David INT: of Israel after the numbering after had numbered 1 Occurrence |
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