Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
division
Usage: ambivalence, division, divided opinion
Strong's Number
H5587
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's H5587 Quick Answer
Strong's H5587 סָעִף שָׂעִף (ca`iph) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. ca`iph (saw-eef') (or samiph {saw-eef'}) n-f. 1. divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment [from H5586] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include people, follow, thoughts, elijah, and came. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- ca`iph (saw-eef') (or samiph {saw-eef'}) n-f. 1. divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment [from H5586]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- people, follow, thoughts, elijah, and came
Meaning and Definition
ca`iph (saw-eef') (or samiph {saw-eef'}) n-f. 1. divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment [from H5586] KJV: opinion. Root(s): H5586
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5587. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
people
follow
thoughts
elijah
came
said
how
long
halt
between
two
opinions
How Strong's H5587 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H5587 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H5587 in the Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H5587.
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Therefore do my thoughts cause me to answer, and for this I make haste.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5587, grouped by book.
1 Kings 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H5587 FAQ
What does caiph (סָעִף) mean?
Caiph (Strong's H5587) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "opinion". ca`iph (saw-eef') (or samiph {saw-eef'}) n-f. 1. divided (in mind), i.e. (abstractly) a sentiment [from H5586]
How many times is caiph (סָעִף) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's H5587 across 2 books.
Where can I study caiph (סָעִף) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5587 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate caiph (סָעִף)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as people, follow, thoughts, elijah, came, and said. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.