בַּ/סִּפִּ֔ים
𐤁/𐤎𐤐𐤉𐤌
basipim
at the thresholds
from סָפַף, in its original sense of containing; a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine); bason, bowl, cup, door (post), gate, post, threshold.
1 Chronicles 9:22 · Word #4
Lexicon H5592
| Lemma | סַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐 |
| Transliteration | çaph |
| Strong's | H5592 |
| In-context | at the thresholds |
Morphology HRd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5592-02
at the enclosing-thresholds
| Root | ספף (s-p-p) |
| Core Meanings | to surround, enclose, contain, border |
| Semantic Range | threshold, doorpost, gate-sill, basin or bowl (as a container), architectural boundary marker |
| Conceptual Significance | The סַף marks a liminal boundary—especially in temple and covenantal contexts—where sacred space begins. As a place of transition and containment (e.g., holding sacrificial blood), it symbolizes the boundary between common and holy domains. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural absolute noun (סִּפִּים) from סַף with prefixed בַּ (preposition ב + definite article), indicating location: “at/in the.” Occurs once in this form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סַף derives from the root ספף, conveying the idea of enclosing or bordering. In this form it appears as a masculine plural absolute noun (Ncmpa) with the prefixed preposition בַּ (“at/in the”), hence "at the enclosing-thresholds," preserving both the plural form and the root sense of boundary or enclosure. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ספף (to surround, enclose, contain, border)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5592-01 |
basaf | in the containing-basin |
H5592-03 |
hasaf | the enclosing-threshold |
H5592-04 |
hasipim | the enclosing-thresholds |
Word Usage (32 occurrences of H5592)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 12:22 | בַּ/סַּף֒ | basaf | is in the basin |
| Exodus 12:22 | בַּ/סָּ֑ף | basaf-2 | is in the basin |
| Judges 19:27 | הַ/סַּֽף | hasaf | the threshold |