מִ/צָּפ֗וֹן

𐤌/𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤍

tsâphôwn

from north

Principal direction 'north'; also refers to the northern region, side, or locality. In poetic or metaphorical usage, can allude to darkness, concealment, or mystery (reflecting an association with obscurity). In geographical contexts, designates territories, nations, or winds from the north.

H6828

Joshua 18:12 · Word #13

Lexicon H6828

Lemmaצָפוֹן
Lemma (Paleo)𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤍
Transliterationtsâphôwn
Strong'sH6828
DefinitionPrincipal direction 'north'; also refers to the northern region, side, or locality. In poetic or metaphorical usage, can allude to darkness, concealment, or mystery (reflecting an association with obscurity). In geographical contexts, designates territories, nations, or winds from the north.

Morphology HR/Ncfsa All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender f — Feminine — Feminine
Number s — Singular — Singular
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phrasefrom north

SIBI-P1 Translation H6828-06

from the north

Morphological NotesPreposition מִ־ ("from") prefixed to feminine singular absolute noun צָפוֹן ("north").
Rendering RationaleThe noun צָפוֹן derives from the root meaning "to hide, conceal," reflecting the ancient perception of the north as the hidden or darkened direction. The prefixed preposition מִ־ indicates source or origin, yielding "from the north" in faithful alignment with its morphology.

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