Strong's Lexicon hophek: Overturning, overthrow, transformation Original Word: הֹפֶךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (haphak), which means "to turn," "to overturn," or "to change." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is καταστροφή (katastrophē), which also conveys the idea of overturning or destruction. Usage: The Hebrew word "hophek" primarily conveys the idea of overturning or overthrowing, often in the context of divine judgment or significant transformation. It can refer to the physical act of turning something over or the metaphorical sense of a complete change or reversal of circumstances. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of overturning was often associated with God's intervention in human affairs, particularly in the context of judgment or deliverance. The idea of transformation or reversal is a common theme in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the belief in God's sovereign power to change situations and destinies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as hephek, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perversity, turning of things upside down From haphak; an upset, i.e. (abstract) perversity -- turning of things upside down. see HEBREW haphak Forms and Transliterations הַ֨פְכְּכֶ֔ם הפככם hafkeChem hap̄·kə·ḵem hap̄kəḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 29:16 HEB: הַ֨פְכְּכֶ֔ם אִם־ כְּחֹ֥מֶר KJV: Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed INT: down lo the clay 1 Occurrence |
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