"And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Zippor Meaning in the Bible
Zippor
boy
Zippor means "Bird; Sparrow; Little bird", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Zippor appears in the King James Bible, and Numbers 22:2 is the passage most often tied to it. Zippor — 'sparrow' — connects to Jesus' most tender promise: not one sparrow falls without your Father's knowledge. If God cares for the littlest bird, He surely cares for you.
Is Zippor in the Bible?
Yes — Zippor appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 22:2.
Pronunciation:/ZIH-por/
OriginHebrew
MeaningBird; Sparrow; Little bird
What does Zippor mean?
Zippor is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Bird; Sparrow; Little bird". Zippor means "bird" or "sparrow" in Hebrew. He was the father of King Balak of Moab — the king who hired Balaam to curse Israel.
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What does Zippor mean in the Bible?
Zippor means "Bird; Sparrow; Little bird" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Zippor means "bird" or "sparrow" in Hebrew. He was the father of King Balak of Moab — the king who hired Balaam to curse Israel. While Zippor himself plays no active role in the narrative, his name connects to one of Scripture's most tender images of divine care.
Jesus used the sparrow as a picture of God's intimate awareness: "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
The Psalmist also used the sparrow tenderly: "Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God." The sparrow nesting at God's altar is one of the Psalter's most intimate images.
Though Zippor's name was ordinary, its meaning connects to Jesus' most comforting teachings about divine providence. If God watches over each sparrow, how much more does He watch over His children?
Where does Zippor appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Zippor is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Numbers 22:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father... Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Zippor?
Zippor has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Zippor?
Zippor is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Zippor?
Zippor — 'sparrow' — connects to Jesus' most tender promise: not one sparrow falls without your Father's knowledge. If God cares for the littlest bird, He surely cares for you.
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Who Was Zipporah in the Bible?
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Word Meaning
Bride (כַּלָּה (kallah))
The beloved partner — the chosen, adorned, and cherished one united to the bridegroom.
What names are related to Zippor?
Names like Zippor
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Bird; Sparrow; Little bird" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Sharon
"A fertile plain; A place of beauty"
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Bethany
"House of figs; House of affliction"
girl
Mara
"Bitter; Grief"
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Bilhah
"Tender; Bashful; Faltering"
girl
Jemima
"Dove; Warm; Affectionate"
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Keturah
"Incense; Fragrance"
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Kezia
"Cassia; Cinnamon-like bark"
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Zephaniah
"The LORD has hidden; God protects"
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Zippor name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Zippor appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 22:2.
Zippor means "Bird; Sparrow; Little bird." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Numbers 22:2, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Zippor comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Bird; Sparrow; Little bird." It appears in the King James Bible, including Numbers 22:2.
Common questions about the name Zippor
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Zippor?
You can read every verse where Zippor appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.