Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of הֶפֶךְ

Understanding hephek reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

or הֵפֶךְ hêphek (hay'-fek); from הָפַךְ contrary. - a turn, i.e. the reverse 1) contrary, opposite, a difference, rever...

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הֶפֶךְ

Phoneticheh'-fek
Transliterationhephek
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or הֵפֶךְ hêphek (hay'-fek); from הָפַךְ contrary. - a turn, i.e. the reverse 1) contrary, opposite, a difference, reversed, contrariness, perversity

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ezekiel 16:34

And the contrary is in thee from other women in thy whoredoms, whereas none followeth thee to commit whoredoms: and in that thou givest a reward, and no reward is given unto thee, therefore thou art contrary.

Word: הֶפֶךְ (hephek)

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Ezekiel
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