The meaning of “אָפֵס”
Understanding ʼâphêç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be clean gone (at an end, brought to nought), fail. - to disappear, i.e. cease 1) (Qal) to cease, break, come to an end
אָפֵס
be clean gone (at an end, brought to nought), fail. - to disappear, i.e. cease 1) (Qal) to cease, break, come to an end
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 47:15 | “And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.” Word: אָפֵס (ʼâphêç) | |
| Genesis 47:16 | “And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.” Word: אָפֵס (ʼâphêç) | |
| Psalms 77:8 | “Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?” Word: אָפֵס (ʼâphêç) | |
| Isaiah 16:4 | “Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land.” Word: אָפֵס (ʼâphêç) | |
| Isaiah 29:20 | “For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scorner is consumed, and all that watch for iniquity are cut off:” Word: אָפֵס (ʼâphêç) |
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