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H5603 · סָפַן

çâphan

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

to hide by covering; specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot; figuratively, to reserve

KJV gloss list in the source

cieled, cover, seated.

Source pronunciation notation: saw-fan'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root;

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