Lexicon
שָׂפַן
sa.phan
H8226
H:V Hebrew

to treasure

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sa.phan describes treasures concealed in the sand in Deuteronomy 33:19.

The sole attested use describes items kept concealed: in Deuteronomy 33:19 the passive participle occurs in the clause about treasures of the sand.

Senses in use

  1. Concealed treasures of the sand · dominant

    In Deuteronomy 33:19, שְׂפוּנֵי is a Qal passive participle, masculine plural construct, in the clause concerning treasures of the sand. The APB renders the verse with “the hidden treasures of the sand,”.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Deuteronomy 33:19, the APB presents the relevant clause as “the hidden treasures of the sand.” This identifies the clause's presentation rather than a precise one-word rendering.

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