Strong's Lexicon aphaq: To be strong, to restrain, to contain Original Word: אָפַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "aphak," the concept of self-control and restraint is captured in the Greek word "ἐγκράτεια" (egkrateia), Strong's Greek 1466, which is often translated as "self-control." Usage: The Hebrew verb "aphak" primarily conveys the idea of strength, particularly in the sense of self-control or restraint. It is used to describe the act of holding back emotions, such as anger or tears, and can also imply the exertion of strength to contain or restrain oneself or others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and emotional. The ability to control one's emotions and actions was highly valued and seen as a sign of true strength. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true power often lies in restraint and self-control, rather than in outward displays of force. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to hold, be strong NASB Translation control (1), controlled (2), forced (1), restrain (1), restrained (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָפַק] verb hold, be strong (so Thes who compare Arabic Hithpa`el Perfect3plural הִתְאַמָּ֑קוּ Isaiah 63:15; Imperfect וַיִּתְאַפַק Genesis 43:21; Esther 5:10; 2masculine singular תִּתְאַמַּק Isaiah 64:11; אֶתְאַמָּ֑ק Isaiah 42:14; וָאֶתְאַמַּק 1 Samuel 13:12 — 1 force, compel oneself 1 Samuel 13:12. 2 restrain oneself, refrain Genesis 43:31; Genesis 45:1; Isaiah 42:14; Esther 5:10; of ׳י Isaiah 64:11; of Yahweh's compassion Isaiah 63:15, מֵעֶיךָ וְרַחֲמֶיךָ אֵלַי הִתְּאַמָּ֑קוּ (almost passive). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance force oneself, restrain A primitive root; to contain, i.e. (reflex.) Abstain -- force (oneself), restrain. Forms and Transliterations אֶתְאַפָּ֑ק אתאפק הִתְאַפָּֽקוּ׃ התאפקו׃ וַיִּ֨תְאַפַּ֔ק וַיִּתְאַפַּ֣ק וָֽאֶתְאַפַּ֔ק ואתאפק ויתאפק לְהִתְאַפֵּ֗ק להתאפק תִתְאַפַּ֖ק תתאפק ’eṯ’appāq ’eṯ·’ap·pāq etapPak hiṯ’appāqū hiṯ·’ap·pā·qū hitapPaku lə·hiṯ·’ap·pêq ləhiṯ’appêq lehitapPek ṯiṯ’appaq ṯiṯ·’ap·paq titapPak vaetapPak vaiYitapPak wā’eṯ’appaq wā·’eṯ·’ap·paq way·yiṯ·’ap·paq wayyiṯ’appaqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 43:31 HEB: פָּנָ֖יו וַיֵּצֵ֑א וַיִּ֨תְאַפַּ֔ק וַיֹּ֖אמֶר שִׂ֥ימוּ NAS: and came out; and he controlled himself and said, KJV: and went out, and refrained himself, and said, INT: his face and came controlled and said Serve Genesis 45:1 1 Samuel 13:12 Esther 5:10 Isaiah 42:14 Isaiah 63:15 Isaiah 64:12 7 Occurrences |