Strong's Lexicon apher: To cover, to conceal, to hide Original Word: אֲפֵר Word Origin: Derived from the root פָּרַר (parar), meaning "to break" or "to frustrate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is καλύπτω (kalýptō), meaning "to cover" or "to hide." Usage: The Hebrew verb "apher" is used to describe the act of covering or concealing something. It can imply a physical covering or a metaphorical hiding, such as concealing one's intentions or emotions. In the context of the Bible, it often relates to God's actions in concealing or revealing His plans and purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of covering or concealing was significant in both religious and social contexts. Covering could relate to the protection and sanctity of sacred objects, as well as the concealment of sin or shame. The act of covering was also associated with atonement, where sins were metaphorically covered by sacrificial offerings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a covering, bandage NASB Translation bandage (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲפֵר noun [masculine] covering, bandage (Assyrian ipru, covering ZimBP 95, êpartu, garment, Id.ib. & DlPr 54) עַלעֵֿינָיו ׳א 1 Kings 20:38 compare 1 Kings 20:41. אֶפְרֹחַ see פרח. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ashes From the same as 'epher (in the sense of covering); a turban -- ashes. see HEBREW 'epher Forms and Transliterations בָּאֲפֵ֖ר באפר הָ֣אֲפֵ֔ר האפר bā’ăp̄êr bā·’ă·p̄êr baaFer hā’ăp̄êr hā·’ă·p̄êr haaFerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 20:38 HEB: הַדָּ֑רֶךְ וַיִּתְחַפֵּ֥שׂ בָּאֲפֵ֖ר עַל־ עֵינָֽיו׃ NAS: and disguised himself with a bandage over KJV: and disguised himself with ashes upon his face. INT: the way and disguised A bandage over his eyes 1 Kings 20:41 2 Occurrences |
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