Strong's Lexicon mahpekah: Overthrow, Overturning, Destruction Original Word: מַהְפֵּכָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (haphak), meaning "to turn," "to overturn," or "to change." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of divine judgment and destruction can be related to Greek terms such as καταστροφή (katastrophē - Strong's G2692), meaning "overturning" or "destruction." Usage: The term "mahpekah" is used to describe a significant change or upheaval, often in the context of divine judgment or destruction. It conveys the idea of a complete overturning or transformation, typically with negative connotations, such as the destruction of a city or nation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, cities and nations were often seen as under the protection or judgment of their deities. The concept of "mahpekah" would have been understood as a divine act of judgment, where the normal order is overturned, often as a result of moral or spiritual failings. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and justice, where He intervenes in human affairs to bring about His purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haphak Definition an overthrow NASB Translation overthrew (3), overthrow (2), overthrown (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַהְמֵּכָה] noun feminine overthrow — always construct מַהְמֵּכַת; & always of overthrow of Sodom, Gomorrah etc., except Isaiah 1:7 זָרִים ׳מ, where read סְדֹם (Ew Che RSProph. 345 Di and others; also LagSemitic i. 3); yet even so probably gloss, compare StuJPTh 1877, 714; סְדֹם ׳מ Deuteronomy 29:22; Jeremiah 49:18; and with force of verbal noun, governing accusative, אלהים אתסֿדם ׳מ Isaiah 13:19; Jeremiah 50:40; Amos 4:11. compare also הָפַךְ 1b, הֲפֵכָה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance when From haphak; a destruction -- when...overthrew, overthrow(-n). see HEBREW haphak Forms and Transliterations כְּֽמַהְפֵּכַ֞ת כְּמַהְפֵּכַ֣ת כְּמַהְפֵּכַ֤ת כְּמַהְפֵּכַ֥ת כְּמַהְפֵּכַ֨ת כמהפכת kə·mah·pê·ḵaṯ kemahpeChat kəmahpêḵaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 29:23 HEB: כָּל־ עֵ֑שֶׂב כְּֽמַהְפֵּכַ֞ת סְדֹ֤ם וַעֲמֹרָה֙ NAS: grows in it, like the overthrow of Sodom KJV: groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, INT: All grass the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah Isaiah 1:7 Isaiah 13:19 Jeremiah 49:18 Jeremiah 50:40 Amos 4:11 6 Occurrences |
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