Strong's Lexicon Siphmoth or Shiphamoth: Siphmoth Original Word: שִׂפְמוֹת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be bare or smooth Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Siphmoth, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, Greek entries related to geographical locations or terms for regions might be considered in broader studies. Usage: Siphmoth is a place name mentioned in the Old Testament. It is identified as a location in the southern part of ancient Judah. The name itself suggests a geographical feature, possibly indicating a smooth or bare area, which could refer to a plain or a desert region. Cultural and Historical Background: Siphmoth is mentioned in the context of King David's time. It was one of the places to which David sent spoils after his victory over the Amalekites. This indicates that Siphmoth was part of the network of towns in Judah that supported David during his rise to power. The mention of Siphmoth highlights the socio-political landscape of ancient Judah, where alliances and support were crucial for leadership and survival. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in S. Judah NASB Translation Siphmoth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁפֲמוֺת (so Baer with Manuscripts and editions; Thes ׳שִׁפְ; van d. H. Gi ׳שִׂפְ); — proper name, of a location in Negab 1 Samuel 30:28; Σαφει; A Σαφαμως, ᵐ5L Σεφειμωθ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Siphmoth Feminine plural of Shpham; Siphmoth, a place in Palestine -- Siphmoth. see HEBREW Shpham Forms and Transliterations בְּשִֽׂפְמ֖וֹת בשפמות bə·śip̄·mō·wṯ besifMot bəśip̄mōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 30:28 HEB: בַּעֲרֹעֵ֛ר וְלַאֲשֶׁ֥ר בְּשִֽׂפְמ֖וֹת וְלַאֲשֶׁ֥ר בְּאֶשְׁתְּמֹֽעַ׃ NAS: and to those who were in Siphmoth, and to those who KJV: And to [them] which [were] in Aroer, and to [them] which [were] in Siphmoth, and to [them] which [were] in Eshtemoa, INT: Aroer who Siphmoth who Eshtemoa 1 Occurrence |