אָפַק

a.phaqVerbH0662

to refrain

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to contain, i.e. (reflex.) abstain

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back 1a) (Hithpael) 1a1) to restrain oneself, refrain 1a2) to force, compel oneself

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
2
Isaiah
2
1 Samuel
1
Esther
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Samuel 13:12
  • Esther 5:10
  • Genesis 43:31
  • Genesis 45:1
  • Isaiah 42:14

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