The meaning of “אֶפֶס”
Understanding ʼepheç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ankle, but (only), end, howbeit, less than nothing, nevertheless (where), no, none (beside), not (any, -withstanding), t...
אֶפֶס
ankle, but (only), end, howbeit, less than nothing, nevertheless (where), no, none (beside), not (any, -withstanding), thing of nought, save(-ing), there, uttermost part, want, without (cause). - cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth) - often used adverb, no further - also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot 1) ceasing, end, finality
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 22:35 | “And the angel of the Lord said unto Balaam, Go with the men: but only the word that I shall speak unto thee, that thou shalt speak. So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.” Word: אֶפֶס (ʼepheç) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:10 | “The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.” Word: אֶפֶס (ʼepheç) | |
| Job 7:6 | “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle, and are spent without hope.” Word: אֶפֶס (ʼepheç) | |
| Isaiah 45:22 | “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.” Word: אֶפֶס (ʼepheç) | |
| Daniel 8:25 | “And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.” Word: אֶפֶס (ʼepheç) |
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