צְפ֥וֹ
𐤑𐤐𐤅
Tsefo
Zepho
Tsᵉphôw (or Tsᵉphî) is a proper personal name designating an individual, specifically listed as a descendant of Esau and thus associated with the Edomite (Idumaean) peoples. The word itself does not carry a lexical meaning apart from its use as a proper noun, but it is transparently derived from a root meaning 'to look out, to observe.' In context, it serves solely as a name and does not denote any particular characteristic unless by association with root meaning.
Genesis 36:11 · Word #6
Lexicon H6825
| Lemma | צְפוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤅 |
| Transliteration | Tsefo |
| Strong's | H6825 |
| Definition | Tsᵉphôw (or Tsᵉphî) is a proper personal name designating an individual, specifically listed as a descendant of Esau and thus associated with the Edomite (Idumaean) peoples. The word itself does not carry a lexical meaning apart from its use as a proper noun, but it is transparently derived from a root meaning 'to look out, to observe.' In context, it serves solely as a name and does not denote any particular characteristic unless by association with root meaning. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Zepho |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6825-02
Watcher
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular personal name (HNp); no inflection beyond the name form. |
| Rendering Rationale | Although functioning as a proper personal name, the form derives transparently from the root צפה ('to watch, to observe'). Rendering it as 'Watcher' preserves the root meaning while reflecting its masculine singular nominal form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Tsefo
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Watcher |
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