Strong's Lexicon hephek: Change, transformation, overturning Original Word: הֶפֶךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הפך (haphak), meaning "to turn" or "to overturn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "μεταβολή" (metabolē), which also means change or transformation. Another related Greek term is "μετανοέω" (metanoeō), meaning to repent or change one's mind, reflecting a spiritual transformation. Usage: The Hebrew word "hephek" primarily denotes a change or transformation, often implying a reversal or overturning of circumstances. It is used in contexts where a significant alteration occurs, whether in physical, social, or spiritual realms. The term can convey both positive and negative transformations, depending on the context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of transformation or change was often seen as an act of divine intervention. The Israelites believed that God had the power to overturn situations, whether it be turning mourning into joy or bringing judgment upon nations. This understanding is rooted in the belief that God is sovereign over all creation and history, capable of altering the course of events according to His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haphak Definition the contrary, contrariness, perversity NASB Translation different (2), turn things around (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֶ֫פֶךְ noun masculine the contrary, contrariness, perversity; — absolute ׳ה Ezekiel 16:34; הֶ֑פֶךְ Ezekiel 16:34; suffix הַפְכְּכֶם Isaiah 29:16 (see Baer); — 1 the contrary, opposite thing וַיְהִיבָֿךְ הֶפֶךְ מִןהַֿנָּשִׁים Ezekiel 16:34 & there hath occurred in thee the contrary from other women; Ezekiel 16:34 וַתְּהִי לְהֶ֑פֶךְ so thou hast become the contrary. 2 הַפְכְּכֶם Isaiah 29:16 Oh, your perversity ! Strong's Exhaustive Concordance contrary : or hephek {hay'-fek}; from haphak; a turn, i.e. The reverse -- contrary. see HEBREW haphak Forms and Transliterations הֵ֤פֶךְ הפך לְהֶֽפֶךְ׃ להפך׃ hê·p̄eḵ Hefech hêp̄eḵ lə·he·p̄eḵ leHefech ləhep̄eḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 16:34 HEB: וַיְהִי־ בָ֨ךְ הֵ֤פֶךְ מִן־ הַנָּשִׁים֙ NAS: Thus you are different from those women KJV: And the contrary is in thee from [other] women INT: art are different those women Ezekiel 16:34 2 Occurrences |
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