Strong's Lexicon pun: To turn, to be perplexed, to be distracted Original Word: פוּן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of turning or being perplexed is "στρέφω" (strephō - Strong's Greek 4762), which means to turn or change direction. Usage: The Hebrew verb "pun" primarily conveys the idea of turning or being in a state of perplexity or distraction. It is used to describe a physical or metaphorical turning away, often implying a sense of confusion or being unsettled. This term can be applied to both literal and figurative contexts, indicating a change in direction or focus. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of turning was significant both physically and spiritually. The act of turning could symbolize repentance, a change of heart, or a shift in one's life path. In a nomadic society, turning could also refer to the physical act of changing direction while traveling. The idea of being perplexed or distracted reflects the human experience of uncertainty and the need for divine guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originanother reading for aphunah, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs אָפ֑וּנָה Psalm 88:16 (ἄρ. λεγ DlPr 135 f. compare Assyrian appuna(ma) adv. = ma°diš, very, very much, but dubious; Thes MV form from √ פון & compare Arabic  diminuit, mente diminuit (Frey), hence be confused, helpless, compare ᵐ5 ἐξηπθρήθην ᵑ9 contur-batus sum; others emend אָפוּגָה from מּוּג q. v. A verb however is not needed for parallelism). **Arabic  in fact = milk (camel, etc.) dry, empty;  = empty-headed man; this does not support be confused, helpless (GFM, privately). [מּוּן] verb (?); only אָפוּנָה Psalm 88:16; read probably אֶמּוֺגָה, see פוג, אָפוּנָה. מּוֺנֶה2Chron 25:23 see מִּנָּה, מּוּנִי see מּוּאָה. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be distracted A primitive root meaning to turn, i.e. Be perplexed -- be distracted. Forms and Transliterations אָפֽוּנָה׃ אפונה׃ ’ā·p̄ū·nāh ’āp̄ūnāh aFunahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 88:15 HEB: נָשָׂ֖אתִי אֵמֶ֣יךָ אָפֽוּנָה׃ KJV: thy terrors I am distracted. INT: suffer your terrors I am distracted 1 Occurrence |
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