Strong’s H8222

שָׂפָם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sapham

Pronunciation

sah-fahm'

Definition

Mustache, upper lip

Meaning

the beard

Usage

The Hebrew word "sapham" refers to the mustache or the area of the upper lip. It is used in the context of personal grooming and appearance, often associated with cultural practices regarding cleanliness and ritual purity.

Bible references

Leviticus 13:45;2 Samuel 19:24;Ezekiel 24:17;Ezekiel 24:22;Micah 3:7