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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
Dictionary Aids

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).
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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

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 43:31 - After washing his face, he came back out, keeping himself under control. Then he ordered, “Bring out the food!”
Unchecked Copy BoxGen 45:1 - Joseph could stand it no longer. There were many people in the room, and he said to his attendants, “Out, all of you!” So he was alone with his brothers when he told them who he was.
Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:12 - So I said, ‘The Philistines are ready to march against us at Gilgal, and I haven’t even asked for the LORD’s help!’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.”
Unchecked Copy BoxEst 5:10 - However, he restrained himself and went on home.
Then Haman gathered together his friends and Zeresh, his wife,
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:14 - He will say, “I have long been silent;
yes, I have restrained myself.
But now, like a woman in labor,
I will cry and groan and pant.
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 63:15 - LORD, look down from heaven;
look from your holy, glorious home, and see us.
Where is the passion and the might
you used to show on our behalf?
Where are your mercy and compassion now?
Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:12 - After all this, LORD, must you still refuse to help us?
Will you continue to be silent and punish us?
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