Strong’s H5607

סֵפֶק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cepheq

Pronunciation

seh'-fek

Definition

Clapping, striking, or a gesture of striking hands together.

Meaning

chastisement, satiety

Usage

The Hebrew word "sepheq" primarily refers to the act of clapping or striking hands together. In the biblical context, this gesture can signify various emotions or actions, such as joy, approval, derision, or even a covenantal agreement. The usage of "sepheq" in the Bible often conveys a physical expression of an internal state or communal response.

Bible references

Job 20:22;Job 36:18