אָפַף (ʼâphaph) — Compass
Hebrew word study: אָפַף (ʼâphaph), Strong's H661. to surround
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to surround
KJV translation words: compass.
Strong's H661 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 22:5 and last appears in Jonah 2:5.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- 2 Samuel 22:5 — אֲפָפֻנִי — they surrounded me
- Psalms 18:4 — אֲפָפוּנִי — they encompassed me
- Psalms 40:12 — אָפְפוּ — they have surrounded
- Psalms 116:3 — אֲפָפוּנִי — they surrounded me
- Jonah 2:5 — אֲפָפוּנִי — they have encompassed me
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What does ʼâphaph (H661) mean?
To surround.
How is H661 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H661 as: compass..
How often does אָפַף (ʼâphaph) appear?
Strong's H661 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Samuel 22:5 and last appears in Jonah 2:5.
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