זֶפֶת (zepheth) — Pitch

Hebrew word study: זֶפֶת (zepheth), Strong's H2203. asphalt (from its tendency to soften in the sun)

HebrewStrong's H2203
Quick definition
Hebrew word
זֶפֶת (zepheth)
Pronounced: zeh'-feth

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

asphalt (from its tendency to soften in the sun)

Word study
Derivation: from an unused root (meaning to liquify);

KJV translation words: pitch.

Where this word appears

Strong's H2203 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 2:3 and last appears in Isaiah 34:9.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

into pitch ×2and with the pitch ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

לְזֶפֶת ×2וּבַזָּפֶת ×1

Books where it appears most

Isaiah ×2Exodus ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H2128 זִיף (Zîyph).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does zepheth (H2203) mean?

Asphalt (from its tendency to soften in the sun).

How is H2203 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H2203 as: pitch..

How often does זֶפֶת (zepheth) appear?

Strong's H2203 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 2:3 and last appears in Isaiah 34:9.