אֲפִ֣קֵי
𐤀𐤐𐤒𐤉
ʼâphîyq
channels
A physical channel, conduit, or bed that contains and channels water such as a stream, river, or brook; by extension, used metaphorically to denote strength, power, or a 'strong one.' Its primary sense is a defined watercourse—riverbed, channel, or streambed—sometimes referencing the structure or boundaries that contain flowing water. In poetic or figurative contexts, can refer to strength, powerful forces, or mighty individuals.
2 Samuel 22:16 · Word #2
Lexicon H650
| Lemma | אָפִיק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤉𐤒 |
| Transliteration | ʼâphîyq |
| Strong's | H650 |
| Definition | A physical channel, conduit, or bed that contains and channels water such as a stream, river, or brook; by extension, used metaphorically to denote strength, power, or a 'strong one.' Its primary sense is a defined watercourse—riverbed, channel, or streambed—sometimes referencing the structure or boundaries that contain flowing water. In poetic or figurative contexts, can refer to strength, powerful forces, or mighty individuals. |
Morphology HNcmpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | channels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H650-02
channels of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state (HNcmpc) from אָפִיק. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אָפִיק denotes a containing channel or streambed—something that holds in and directs water, reflecting the root sense of restraining or containing. The plural construct form requires a plural rendering in construct state, hence "channels of." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
channels of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 maintains the construct form; this word links to the following noun, consistent with the Hebrew syntax. No change needed. |