Çâʻiph — H5587

Definition

feminine noun

divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment

1. ambivalence, division, divided opinion

Usually translated as

opinion

Origin

or sâʻiph; from H5586

• Derived from Çâʻaph (H5586)

Occurrences

Çâʻiph occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Kings (1), Job (2)

• 1 Kings 18:21 — And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions (הַסְּעִפִּים֒)? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
• Job 4:13 — In thoughts (בִּ֭שְׂעִפִּים) from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
• Job 20:2 — Therefore do my thoughts (שְׂעִפַּ֣י) cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.