Strong's Lexicon aphiq: Channel, brook, stream, ravine, valley Original Word: אָפִיק Word Origin: Derived from the root אָפַק (aw-fak'), which means to hold, contain, or restrain. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of water channels or streams can be related to Greek words like ποταμός (potamos - river) or ῥεῦμα (rheuma - flow, stream). Usage: The Hebrew word "aphiq" primarily refers to a channel or a stream, often used to describe a natural watercourse or a ravine. It can also metaphorically denote strength or a source of sustenance, as water channels are vital for life in arid regions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, water was a precious resource, and natural channels or streams were crucial for agriculture, livestock, and human survival. The imagery of water channels in the Bible often symbolizes life, prosperity, and divine provision. In a desert climate, the presence of an "aphiq" would be a sign of blessing and sustenance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aphaq Definition a channel NASB Translation brooks (3), channels (3), ravines (6), streams (3), strong (1), torrents (1), tubes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָפִיק] noun masculine2Samuel 22:16 channel (as holding, confining waters; in poetry) — constructאֲפִיק Job 6:15; pluralאֲפִיקִים Ezekiel 6:3 +; אֲפִקִים Ezekiel 32:6; construct אֲפִיקֵי Joel 1:20 +; suffix אֲפִיקֶיךָ Ezekiel 35:8; אֲפִיקָיו Isaiah 8:7 — channel = stream-bed, ravine, wady מַיִם ׳א Psalm 42:2; Joel 1:20; compare Joel 4:18; Songs 5:12; also Psalm 18:16, but better יָם ׳א 2 Samuel 22:16; נְחָלִים ׳א Job 6:15; of river-bed Isaiah 8:7; so also (without defining word) Ezekiel 31:12; Ezekiel 32:6; Ezekiel 34:13; Psalm 126:4; "" גַּיְא Ezekiel 6:3; Ezekiel 35:8; Ezekiel 36:4,6; figurative of bones of hippopotamus (as hollow) נְחֻשָׁה ׳א Job 40:18; of furrows between scales of crocodile מָגִּנִּים ׳א Job 41:7 — מְזִיהַ אֲפִיקִים Job 12:21 is dubious; read perhaps אַבִּירִים Du (see also Bu). Thes MV Di and others say girdle of the strong (אָפִיק = firm forceful, or — Di — capable, powerful); "" נְדָבִים. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brook, channel, mighty, river, scale, stream, strong piece From 'acaph; properly, containing, i.e. A tube; also a bed or valley of a stream; also a strong thing or a hero -- brook, channel, mighty, river, + scale, stream, strong piece. see HEBREW 'acaph Forms and Transliterations אֲפִ֣יקֵי אֲפִ֣קֵי אֲפִ֥יקֵי אֲפִֽיקֵי־ אֲפִיקִ֣ים אֲפִיקֵ֣י אֲפִיקֵ֥י אֲפִיקֶ֔יךָ אֲפִיקָ֔יו אפיקי אפיקי־ אפיקיו אפיקיך אפיקים אפקי בָּאֲפִיקִ֕ים באפיקים וַאֲפִקִ֖ים ואפקים כַּאֲפִ֖יק כַּאֲפִיקִ֥ים כאפיק כאפיקים לָאֲפִיקִ֣ים לָאֲפִיקִ֨ים לאפיקים ’ă·p̄î·qāw ’ă·p̄i·qê ’ă·p̄î·qê ’ă·p̄î·qê- ’ă·p̄î·qe·ḵā ’ă·p̄î·qîm ’ăp̄îqāw ’ăp̄iqê ’ăp̄îqê ’ăp̄îqê- ’ăp̄îqeḵā ’ăp̄îqîm afiKav aFikei afiKeicha afiKim bā’ăp̄îqîm bā·’ă·p̄î·qîm baafiKim ka’ăp̄îq ka’ăp̄îqîm ka·’ă·p̄î·qîm ka·’ă·p̄îq kaaFik kaafiKim lā’ăp̄îqîm lā·’ă·p̄î·qîm laafiKim vaafiKim wa’ăp̄iqîm wa·’ă·p̄i·qîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 22:16 HEB: וַיֵּֽרָאוּ֙ אֲפִ֣קֵי יָ֔ם יִגָּל֖וּ NAS: Then the channels of the sea KJV: And the channels of the sea appeared, INT: appeared the channels of the sea were laid Job 6:15 Job 12:21 Job 40:18 Job 41:15 Psalm 18:15 Psalm 42:1 Psalm 126:4 Songs 5:12 Isaiah 8:7 Ezekiel 6:3 Ezekiel 31:12 Ezekiel 32:6 Ezekiel 34:13 Ezekiel 35:8 Ezekiel 36:4 Ezekiel 36:6 Joel 1:20 Joel 3:18 19 Occurrences |
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