סְעִפָּה
sa.iphdivisionHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books3 verses
Definition
or שָׂעִף; from H5586; divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment
Traditional renderings: opinion.
Traditional renderings: opinion.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders סְעִפָּה:
- δέde“then”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 1 Kings 18:21הַסְּעִפִּים֒ · opinionsThen Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word.
- Job 4:13בִּ֭שְׂעִפִּים · In disquietingIn disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,
- Job 20:2שְׂעִפַּ֣י · my anxious thoughts“So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me.