Lexicon haphekah: Overthrow, Overturning, Destruction Original Word: הֲפֵכָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance overthrow Feminine of hephek; destruction -- overthrow. see HEBREW hephek NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of hephek Definition an overthrow NASB Translation overthrow (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֲפֵכָה noun feminine overthrow (compare especially Assyrian abiktu DlW), of the cities (of the plain) Genesis 19:29; compare [מַהְמֵּכָה] and הָפַךְ 1b. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (haphak), which means "to turn, overturn, overthrow."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of destruction as denoted by הֲפֵכָה is found in Strong's Greek Number G2692, καταστροφή (katastrophē), which also signifies "overthrow" or "destruction." This term is used in the New Testament to describe events of divine judgment and serves a similar function in conveying the totality of God's decisive actions against sin. Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the complete and often sudden destruction of cities or nations, typically as an act of divine retribution. It conveys a sense of total devastation and transformation from a state of order to chaos. Context: The term הֲפֵכָה appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe instances of divine judgment resulting in the destruction of cities or peoples. It is notably used in the context of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, illustrating the complete and irreversible nature of the judgment executed by God. This term underscores the severity and finality of divine intervention when human wickedness reaches its zenith. The use of הֲפֵכָה in prophetic literature often serves as a warning to nations and individuals about the consequences of persistent sin and rebellion against divine commandments. The imagery associated with הֲפֵכָה is vivid and serves to remind the faithful of the power and justice of God, as well as the importance of repentance and obedience. Forms and Transliterations הַהֲפֵכָ֔ה ההפכה ha·hă·p̄ê·ḵāh hahafeChah hahăp̄êḵāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 19:29 HEB: לוֹט֙ מִתּ֣וֹךְ הַהֲפֵכָ֔ה בַּהֲפֹךְ֙ אֶת־ NAS: out of the midst of the overthrow, when He overthrew KJV: out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew INT: Lot of the midst of the overthrow overthrew the cities 1 Occurrence |
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