אֲפִיקִ֣ים
𐤀𐤐𐤉𐤒𐤉𐤌
ʼâphîyq
belts
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.
Job 12:21 · Word #6
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 HNcmpa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | belts |
SIBI-P1 Translation H650-04
watercourses
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural absolute noun (HNcmpa). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning 'to hold in, restrain, contain,' denoting a channel that contains and directs water. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected by the plural English 'watercourses.' |
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