Sapheth
TextsWhat is the meaning of Sapheth in the Bible?
The King James Version renders the name as Sapheth, corresponding to the Revised Version's Saphuthi, identifying a member of the tribe of Judah.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing these variants clarifies how different translation committees handled Hebrew phonetics, aiding readers in tracing specific ancestral lines within the biblical text.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Sapheth functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sapheth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sapheth clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sapheth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sapheth/