The meaning of “אָפַק”
Understanding ʼâphaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
force (oneself), restrain. - to contain, i.e. (reflex.) abstain 1) to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back 1a) (Hithpael...
אָפַק
force (oneself), restrain. - to contain, i.e. (reflex.) abstain 1) to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back 1a) (Hithpael) 1a1) to restrain oneself, refrain 1a2) to force, compel oneself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:1 | “Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.” Word: אָפַק (ʼâphaq) | |
| 1 Samuel 13:12 | “Therefore said I, The Philistines will come down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made supplication unto the Lord: I forced myself therefore, and offered a burnt offering.” Word: אָפַק (ʼâphaq) | |
| Esther 5:10 | “Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife.” Word: אָפַק (ʼâphaq) | |
| Isaiah 63:15 | “Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained?” Word: אָפַק (ʼâphaq) |
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