Strong's Lexicon aphaph: To surround, encompass, envelop Original Word: אָפַף Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "aphaph," similar concepts of surrounding or encompassing can be found in Greek words like "περιβάλλω" (periballō - to surround, to clothe) and "κυκλόω" (kykloō - to encircle, to surround). Usage: The Hebrew verb "aphaph" primarily conveys the action of surrounding or enveloping something or someone. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe situations where an individual feels overwhelmed or encircled by circumstances, enemies, or even divine presence. The term can imply both a protective and a threatening encirclement, depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of being surrounded could carry both positive and negative connotations. Being encompassed by enemies was a common fear, reflecting the constant threat of warfare and invasion in the ancient Near East. Conversely, being surrounded by God's presence or protection was a source of comfort and assurance for the Israelites. The imagery of encirclement is prevalent in Hebrew poetry and prophecy, often used to evoke strong emotional responses. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to surround, encompass NASB Translation encompassed (4), surrounded (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָפַף verb surround, encompass (Assyrian apâpu ZimBP 59) — Qal Perfect אָֽפְפוּ Psalm 40:13 ;אְפָפוּנִי Psalm 18:5 +; — encompass (poetry) literal Jonah 2:6 (subject מַיִם); figurative, subject evils & misfortunes רָעוֺת Psalm 40:13; (followed by עָלַי); מִשְׁבְּרֵי מות 2 Samuel 22:5, compare ׳חֶבְלֵי מ Psalm 18:5, also Psalm 116:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance compass A primitive root; to surround -- compass. Forms and Transliterations אֲפָפ֤וּנִי אֲפָפ֤וּנִי ׀ אֲפָפ֥וּנִי אֲפָפֻ֖נִי אָפְפ֥וּ־ אפפו־ אפפוני אפפני ’ă·p̄ā·p̄u·nî ’ă·p̄ā·p̄ū·nî ’ā·p̄ə·p̄ū- ’ăp̄āp̄unî ’ăp̄āp̄ūnî ’āp̄əp̄ū- afaFuni afeFuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 22:5 HEB: כִּ֥י אֲפָפֻ֖נִי מִשְׁבְּרֵי־ מָ֑וֶת NAS: of death encompassed me; The torrents KJV: of death compassed me, the floods INT: for encompassed the waves of death Psalm 18:4 Psalm 40:12 Psalm 116:3 Jonah 2:5 5 Occurrences |
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