סְפַר

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aramaicOld TestamentNoun · masculine5 occurrences2 books4 verses

Definition

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5608; a book
Traditional renderings: book, roll.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders סְפַר:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

5 total
  1. Ezra 4:15בִּֽסְפַר־ · books; בִּסְפַ֣ר · books
    …that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
  2. Ezra 6:1סִפְרַיָּ֗א
    Thus King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in the treasury of Babylon.
  3. Ezra 6:18סְפַ֥ר · in the Book
    They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.
  4. Daniel 7:10וְסִפְרִ֥ין · and the books
    A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.