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צָפִית H6844
H6844 is the Hebrew word צָפִית, transliterated tsâphîyth and said tsaw-feeth'. The King James Version most often renders it watchtower.
What it means
a sentry.
Where it comes from
from H6822 (צָפָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: watchtower.
Verses using צָפִית
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Isaiah 21:5 · KJV
Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6844 mean?
H6844 is the Hebrew word צָפִית (tsâphîyth), meaning a sentry.
How is H6844 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it watchtower (1 time).
How many times does H6844 appear in the Bible?
צָפִית (tsâphîyth) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6844 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6822 (צָפָה).
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