Strong’s H8193
שָׂפָה
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
saphah
Pronunciation
sah-fah'
Definition
Lip, language, edge, shore, bank
Meaning
the lip, language, a margin
Usage
The Hebrew word "saphah" primarily refers to the physical "lip" of a person, but it extends metaphorically to denote "language" or "speech." It can also describe the "edge" or "border" of something, such as a garment or a geographical feature like a shore or bank. In the context of language, "saphah" is often used to signify communication, both divine and human.
Bible references
Genesis 11:1;Genesis 11:6;Genesis 11:7;Genesis 11:7;Genesis 11:9;Genesis 22:17;Genesis 41:3;Genesis 41:17;Exodus 2:3;Exodus 6:12;Exodus 6:30;Exodus 7:15;Exodus 14:30;Exodus 26:4;Exodus 26:4;Exodus 26:10;Exodus 26:10;Exodus 28:26;Exodus 28:32;Exodus 36:11;Exodus 36:11;Exodus 36:17;Exodus 36:17;Exodus 39:19;Exodus 39:23