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Lexicon :: Strong's H661 - 'āp̄ap̄

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אָפַף
Transliteration
'āp̄ap̄
Pronunciation
aw-faf'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 148

Strong’s Definitions

אָפַף ʼâphaph, aw-faf'; a primitive root; to surround:—compass.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x

The KJV translates Strong's H661 in the following manner: compassed (5x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 5x
The KJV translates Strong's H661 in the following manner: compassed (5x).

  1. to surround, encompass

    1. (Qal) to encompass

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אָפַף ʼâphaph, aw-faf'; a primitive root; to surround:—compass.
STRONGS H661: Abbreviations
† אָפַף verb surround, encompass (Assyrian apâpu ZimBP 59) —
Qal Perfect אָֽפְפוּ Psalm 40:13;אְפָפוּנִי Psalm 18:5 +; — encompass (poetry) literal Jonah 2:6 (subject מַיִם); figurative, subject evils & misfortunes רָעוֺת Psalm 40:13; (followed by עָלַי); מִשְׁבְּרֵי מות 2 Samuel 22:5, compare חֶבְלֵי מ׳ Psalm 18:5, also Psalm 116:3.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

2 Samuel

22:5

Psalms

18:5; 18:5; 40:13; 40:13; 116:3

Jonah

2:6

H661

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H661 matches the Hebrew אָפַף ('āp̄ap̄),
which occurs 5 times in 5 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:5 - “For the waves of death encompassed me,
the torrents of destruction assailed me;[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:4 - The cords of death encompassed me;
the torrents of destruction assailed me;[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:12 - For evils have encompassed me
beyond number;
my iniquities have overtaken me,
and I cannot see;
they are more than the hairs of my head;
my heart fails me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 116:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:3 - The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jon 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJon 2:5 - The waters closed in over me to take my life;
the deep surrounded me;
weeds were wrapped about my head
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