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Lexicon :: Strong's H662 - 'āp̄aq

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אָפַק
Transliteration
'āp̄aq
Pronunciation
aw-fak'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 149

Strong’s Definitions

אָפַק ʼâphaq, aw-fak'; a primitive root; to contain, i.e. (reflexively) abstain:—force (oneself), restrain.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x

The KJV translates Strong's H662 in the following manner: refrain (5x), forced (1x), restrained.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's H662 in the following manner: refrain (5x), forced (1x), restrained.

  1. to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back

    1. (Hithpael)

      1. to restrain oneself, refrain

      2. to force, compel oneself

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אָפַק ʼâphaq, aw-fak'; a primitive root; to contain, i.e. (reflexively) abstain:—force (oneself), restrain.
STRONGS H662: Abbreviations
† [אָפַק] verb hold, be strong (so Thes who compare Arabic أَفِقَ excel = multum valuit; MV compare also فاق) — only
Hithp. Perfect 3rd person plural הִתְאַפָּֽקוּ Isaiah 63:15; Imperfect וַיִּתְאַפַּק Genesis 43:21; Esther 5:10; 2nd person masculine singular תִּתְאַפַּק Isaiah 64:11; אֶתְאַפָּ֑ק Isaiah 42:14; וָאֶתְאַפַּק 1 Samuel 13:12 —
1. force, compel oneself 1 Samuel 13:12.
2. restrain oneself, refrain Genesis 43:31; Genesis 45:1; Isaiah 42:14; Esther 5:10; of י׳ Isaiah 64:11; of Yahweh's compassion Isaiah 63:15, מֵעֶיךָ וְרַחֲמֶיךָ הִתְאַפָּ֑קוּ אֵלַי (almost passive).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

43:21; 43:31; 45:1

1 Samuel

13:12; 13:12

Esther

5:10; 5:10

Isaiah

42:14; 42:14; 63:15; 63:15; 64:11; 64:11

H662

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Strong's Number H662 matches the Hebrew אָפַק ('āp̄aq),
which occurs 7 times in 7 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 43:31

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 43:31 - Then he washed his face and came out. With composure he said, "Set out the food."

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 45:1

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:1 - Joseph was no longer able to control himself before all his attendants, so he cried out, "Make everyone go out from my presence!" No one remained with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:12 - I thought, 'Now the Philistines will come down on me at Gilgal and I have not sought the LORD's favor.' So I felt obligated to offer the burnt offering."

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 5:10 - But Haman restrained himself and went on to his home. He then sent for his friends to join him, along with his wife Zeresh.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:14 - "I have been inactive for a long time; I kept quiet and held back. Like a woman in labor I groan; I pant and gasp.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 63:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 63:15 - Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 64:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:12 - In light of all this, how can you still hold back, LORD? How can you be silent and continue to humiliate us?
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