Strong's Lexicon Tsarephath: Zarephath Original Word: צֱרְפַת Word Origin: Derived from the root word צָרַף (tsaraph), meaning "to smelt" or "to refine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Tsarephath in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the New Testament references the region of Sidon (Σιδών, Strong's Greek 4605) in the context of Jesus' ministry (e.g., Matthew 15:21). Usage: Tsarephath, or Zarephath, is a location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is known as a city in the region of Sidon, which is in modern-day Lebanon. The name is thought to be associated with smelting or refining, possibly indicating a place where metalwork was done. Cultural and Historical Background: Zarephath was a Phoenician city located between Tyre and Sidon. It was a significant location during the time of the prophets, particularly in the narrative of Elijah. The city was part of the broader Phoenician culture, known for its maritime trade and craftsmanship. During the time of Elijah, Zarephath was under the influence of the Sidonian king, and it was a region where the worship of Baal was prevalent. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaraph Definition "smelting place," a city S. of Sidon NASB Translation Zarephath (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs צָֽרְפַת proper name, of a location Σαρεπτα: on coast south of Sidon (? smelting-place; on strange form compare LagBN 84; Assyrian ‚ariptu DlPa 284 COT1Kings 17:9; Egyptian Da-ïra-pu-ti WMMAs.u.Eur.184); — ׳צ Obadiah 20; צָֽרְפָ֫תָה 1 Kings 17:9,10 (so Gi; פַ֫תָה- van d. H. Baer); modern ‚arfend RobBR ii. 474 ff. PietschmPhön. 58 f.. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zarephath From tsaraph; refinement; Tsarephath, a place in Palestine -- Zarephath. see HEBREW tsaraph Forms and Transliterations צָ֣רְפַ֔ת צָרְפַ֗תָה צָרְפַ֙תָה֙ צרפת צרפתה ṣā·rə·p̄a·ṯāh ṣā·rə·p̄aṯ ṣārəp̄aṯ ṣārəp̄aṯāh tzareFat tzareFatahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 17:9 HEB: ק֣וּם לֵ֤ךְ צָרְפַ֙תָה֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר לְצִיד֔וֹן NAS: go to Zarephath, which KJV: get thee to Zarephath, which [belongeth] to Zidon, INT: Arise go to Zarephath which to Sidon 1 Kings 17:10 Obadiah 1:20 3 Occurrences |
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