צָפִית (tsa.phit)
tsa.phit
rug
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun tsa.phit refers to a rug or carpet laid out on the ground. It appears only once in the entire Bible, in Isaiah 21:5, where it describes the bedding prepared for a feast.
This single occurrence places the word in a scene of revelry and excess. The prophet uses the image of spreading out rugs to highlight the contrast between the guests’ carefree celebration and the impending judgment that is about to fall upon them.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word tsa.phit describes a rug or carpet spread on the ground for comfort and celebration. In Isaiah 21:5, it appears in a scene of feasting where people prepare tables and oil their shields, seemingly unaware that judgment is near. This image reminds us that worldly security often feels safe right before it is shaken.
Your faith offers a steadier foundation than any rug laid for temporary pleasure. When life feels unstable, remember that God’s promises do not shift like the ground beneath a feast. You can rest in His care, knowing He sees what others ignore and holds your future securely.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ rug1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/צָּפִ֖ית1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 21:5
They prepare the table. They set the watch. They eat. They drink. Rise up, you princes, oil the shield!
The word describes the bedding prepared for a feast, highlighting the contrast between the guests' carefree celebration and the impending judgment.