The Definition of the word Suph

Suph

(Deut. 1:1, R.V.; marg., some ancient versions have the Red" "Sea," as in the A.V.). Some identify it with Suphah (Num. 21:14," "marg., A.V.) as probably the name of a place. Others identify it" "with es-Sufah = Maaleh-acrabbim (Josh. 15:3), and others again" "with Zuph (1 Sam. 9:5). It is most probable, however, that, in" "accordance with the ancient versions, this word is to be" "regarded as simply an abbreviation of Yam-suph, i.e., the "Red" "Sea."