◄ 663. Apheq ►
Strong's Lexicon Apheq: Aphek Original Word: אֲפֵק Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Apheq Pronunciation: ah-FAYK Phonetic Spelling: (af-ake') Definition: Aphek Meaning: Aphek is a proper noun referring to several locations in ancient Israel, often associated with fortresses or strongholds. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָפַק (aw-fak'), meaning "to contain" or "to hold in." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G859: ἄφεσις (aphesis) • meaning "release" or "forgiveness." • G2949: κημός (kēmos) • meaning "muzzle" or "halter." • G4077: πίθος (pithos) • meaning "large jar" or "vessel." • G4125: πληγή (plēgē) • meaning "blow" or "wound." • G4138: πλήρωμα (plērōma) • meaning "fullness" or "completion." • G5327: φεύγω (pheugō) • meaning "to flee" or "escape." • G5493: χόρτος (chortos) • meaning "grass" or "herbage." These Greek entries, while not directly related to the Hebrew "Aphek," provide a broader linguistic context for understanding terms associated with containment, release, and strategic locations. Usage: The term "Aphek" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote various sites, primarily known for their strategic military significance. It appears in contexts involving battles and territorial boundaries. Context: Aphek is a name attributed to multiple locations in the biblical narrative, each with its own historical and geographical significance: • Aphek in the territory of Asher: Mentioned in Joshua 19:30, this Aphek is located in the region allotted to the tribe of Asher. It is noted for its strategic position but was not fully conquered by the Israelites. • Aphek near Ebenezer: This site is significant for the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines, where the Ark of the Covenant was captured (1 Samuel 4:1). It highlights the Philistine dominance during this period. • Aphek in the territory of Issachar: Referenced in 1 Kings 20:26, this Aphek is the site of a battle between the Israelites, led by King Ahab, and the Arameans. The Israelites achieved a significant victory here. • Aphek in the region of the Amorites: Located near the city of Damascus, this Aphek is mentioned in Joshua 13:4 as part of the land that remained to be conquered by the Israelites. • Aphek in the Sharon Plain: Known for its proximity to the Mediterranean coast, this Aphek is identified with the modern site of Antipatris. It served as a key military and trade route. Aphek's recurring role in military narratives underscores its importance as a fortified location, often serving as a battleground between Israel and its adversaries. The name itself, suggesting containment or holding, reflects its function as a stronghold. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aphaq Definition perhaps "fortress," the name of several places in Pal. NASB Translation Aphek (8), Aphik (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲפֵק אֲפִיק (Judges 1:31) proper name, of a location Aphek (perhaps enclosure, or fortress). **now probable that 1 should include Joshua 12:18; 1 Samuel 4:1; 1 Samuel 29:1 and 2 Kings 13:22: ᵐ5L; town not near Jezreel, but at north end of philistine plain; compare ᵐ5Li. with Wecompare 254 Dr1Sam 29:11 RSOTJC 2.435 GASmGeogr. 400 f. BuhlGeogr. 212 (and N.) BuRS 235 f.; more doubtful are 1 Kings 20:26; 1 Kings 20:30; 2 Kings 13:17 (Kit 1 Kings 20:26); these, with Joshua 19:30; Judges 1:31, might denote an Aphek near Jezreel. 1 city near Jezreel (Assyrian Ap‡u, compare DlPa 287) Joshua 12:18; 1 Samuel 29:1 (אֲפֵ֑קָה, so) 1 Kings 20:26,30 compare 2 Kings 13:7 2 city in tribe of Asher Joshua 19:30; Judges 1:31 (אֲפִיק). 3 city northeast of Beirût, modern Afqa Joshua 13:4 אֲפֵ֑קָת see Di. 4 place near Mizpah 1 Samuel 4:1 (compare 1 Samuel 7:12). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aphek, Aphik Or raphiyq {af-eek'}; from 'aphaq (in the sense of strength); fortress; Aphek (or Aphik), the name of three places in Palestine -- Aphek, Aphik. see HEBREW 'aphaq Forms and Transliterations אֲפִ֖יק אֲפֵ֑קָה אֲפֵ֔קָה אֲפֵק֙ אֲפֵקָה֮ אפיק אפק אפקה בַּאֲפֵ֖ק בַאֲפֵֽק׃ באפק באפק׃ וַאֲפֵ֖ק ואפק ’ă·p̄ê·qāh ’ă·p̄êq ’ă·p̄îq ’ăp̄êq ’ăp̄êqāh ’ăp̄îq aFek aFekah aFik ba’ăp̄êq ḇa’ăp̄êq ba·’ă·p̄êq ḇa·’ă·p̄êq baaFek vaaFek wa’ăp̄êq wa·’ă·p̄êq Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Joshua 12:18 HEB: מֶ֤לֶךְ אֲפֵק֙ אֶחָ֔ד מֶ֥לֶךְ NAS: the king of Aphek, one; the king KJV: The king of Aphek, one; the king INT: the king of Aphek one the king Joshua 13:4 HEB: לַצִּידֹנִ֖ים עַד־ אֲפֵ֑קָה עַ֖ד גְּב֥וּל NAS: as far as Aphek, to the border KJV: that [is] beside the Sidonians, unto Aphek, to the borders INT: Sidonians far Aphek far to the border Joshua 19:30 HEB: וְעֻמָ֥ה וַאֲפֵ֖ק וּרְחֹ֑ב עָרִ֛ים NAS: [Included] also [were] Ummah, and Aphek and Rehob; KJV: Ummah also, and Aphek, and Rehob: INT: also Ummah and Aphek and Rehob cities Judges 1:31 HEB: חֶלְבָּ֔ה וְאֶת־ אֲפִ֖יק וְאֶת־ רְחֹֽב׃ NAS: or of Helbah, or of Aphik, or of Rehob. KJV: nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob: INT: of Achzib of Helbah of Aphik of Rehob 1 Samuel 4:1 HEB: וּפְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים חָנ֥וּ בַאֲפֵֽק׃ NAS: while the Philistines camped in Aphek. KJV: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. INT: the Philistines camped Aphek 1 Samuel 29:1 HEB: כָּל־ מַחֲנֵיהֶ֖ם אֲפֵ֑קָה וְיִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל חֹנִ֔ים NAS: their armies to Aphek, while the Israelites KJV: all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites INT: all their armies to Aphek the Israelites were camping 1 Kings 20:26 HEB: אֲרָ֑ם וַיַּ֣עַל אֲפֵ֔קָה לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה עִם־ NAS: and went up to Aphek to fight KJV: and went up to Aphek, to fight INT: the Arameans and went to Aphek to fight against 1 Kings 20:30 HEB: וַיָּנֻ֨סוּ הַנּוֹתָרִ֥ים ׀ אֲפֵקָה֮ אֶל־ הָעִיר֒ NAS: fled to Aphek into the city, KJV: fled to Aphek, into the city; INT: fled were left to Aphek into the city 2 Kings 13:17 HEB: אֶת־ אֲרָ֛ם בַּאֲפֵ֖ק עַד־ כַּלֵּֽה׃ NAS: the Arameans at Aphek until KJV: the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed INT: will defeat the Arameans Aphek until have destroyed 9 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 663 9 Occurrences ’ă·p̄êq — 1 Occ. ’ă·p̄ê·qāh — 4 Occ. ’ă·p̄îq — 1 Occ. ba·’ă·p̄êq — 1 Occ. wa·’ă·p̄êq — 2 Occ.