The meaning of “אָפִיק”
Understanding ʼâphîyq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
brook, channel, mighty, river, [phrase] scale, stream, strong piece. - properly, containing, i.e. a tube - also a bed or...
אָפִיק
brook, channel, mighty, river, [phrase] scale, stream, strong piece. - properly, containing, i.e. a tube - also a bed or valley of astream - also a strong thing or a hero 1) channel 2) ravine 3) of hollow bones (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:16 | “And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.” Word: אָפִיק (ʼâphîyq) | |
| Job 12:21 | “He poureth contempt upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the mighty.” Word: אָפִיק (ʼâphîyq) | |
| Psalms 42:1 | “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.” Word: אָפִיק (ʼâphîyq) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:12 | “His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.” Word: אָפִיק (ʼâphîyq) | |
| Isaiah 8:7 | “Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:” Word: אָפִיק (ʼâphîyq) |