Strong's Lexicon aph: Anger, wrath, nostril, face Original Word: אַף Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to breathe hard" or "to be angry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3709 (ὀργή, orgē): Anger, wrath - G2372 (θυμός, thymos): Passion, angry heat, wrath Usage: The Hebrew word "aph" primarily denotes anger or wrath, often used to describe God's righteous indignation against sin and injustice. It can also refer to the physical aspect of the nostrils or face, as the flaring of nostrils is associated with intense emotion, particularly anger. In some contexts, it is used metaphorically to describe the intensity of God's emotions or actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, emotions were often expressed through physical manifestations. The nose or nostrils were seen as indicators of one's emotional state, particularly anger. This is reflected in the language, where "aph" can mean both "nostril" and "anger." The concept of divine wrath was understood as a response to covenant unfaithfulness, idolatry, and moral corruption, emphasizing God's holiness and justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to aph Definition also NASB Translation also (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance also (Aramaic) corresponding to 'aph -- also. see HEBREW 'aph Forms and Transliterations וְ֠אַף וְאַ֤ף וְאַ֧ף ואף veAf wə’ap̄ wə·’ap̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:10 HEB: וְאַ֧ף שְׁמָהָתְהֹ֛ם שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא NAS: We also asked them their names KJV: their names also, to certify INT: also their names asked Ezra 5:14 Ezra 6:5 Daniel 6:22 4 Occurrences |
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