The meaning of “אָפַף”
Understanding ʼâphaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
compass. - to surround 1) to surround, encompass 1a) (Qal) to encompass
אָפַף
compass. - to surround 1) to surround, encompass 1a) (Qal) to encompass
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:5 | “When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid;” Word: אָפַף (ʼâphaph) | |
| Psalms 18:4 | “The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.” Word: אָפַף (ʼâphaph) | |
| Psalms 40:12 | “For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.” Word: אָפַף (ʼâphaph) | |
| Psalms 116:3 | “The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.” Word: אָפַף (ʼâphaph) | |
| Jonah 2:5 | “The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.” Word: אָפַף (ʼâphaph) |
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