הַ/סַּ֜ף
𐤄/𐤎𐤐
hasaf
of the threshold
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.
2 Chronicles 34:9 · Word #16
Lexicon H5592
| Lemma | סַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐 |
| Transliteration | çaph |
| Strong's | H5592 |
| In-context | of the threshold |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5592-03
the enclosing-threshold
| Root | ספף (s-p-p) |
| Core Meanings | to surround, enclose, contain, border, set a limit |
| Semantic Range | threshold, door-sill, doorpost base, vestibule edge, basin, bowl (as a container for blood or liquid) |
| Conceptual Significance | The סַף marks a liminal boundary—especially in cultic contexts such as the Passover, where blood is applied to the threshold—symbolizing transition, protection, and the meeting point between outside and inside, common and sacred. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun common masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). The form is in the absolute state and refers to a specific, definite object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סַף derives from the root ספף, conveying the idea of enclosing or containing. As a masculine singular absolute noun with the definite article ("the"), הַסַּף is faithfully rendered "the enclosing-threshold," preserving both its boundary-setting function and its grammatical singular masculine form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ספף (to surround, enclose, contain, border, set a limit)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5592-01 |
basaf | in the containing-basin |
H5592-02 |
basipim | at the enclosing-thresholds |
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 |