TBESH · H0662
אָפַק · a.phaq · to refrain
1) to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back 1a) (Hithpael) 1a1) to restrain oneself, refrain 1a2) to force, compel oneself
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a.phaq H662
אָפַק (a.phaq) means “to refrain” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
אָפַק Hebrew · H662 7 tagged occurrences in 7 verses
Pronunciation guide: aw-fak' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Strong’s Hebrew dictionary
a primitive root; to contain, i.e. (reflex.) abstain
KJV glosses: force (oneself), restrain.
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How translators render H662
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and restrained | 1 |
| are restrained | 1 |
| control himself | 1 |
| regaining his composure | 1 |
| restrained himself | 1 |
| so i felt compelled | 1 |
| will you restrain yourself | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| refrained | 2 |
| and refrained | 1 |
| i forced | 1 |
| not refrain | 1 |
| toward me are they restrained | 1 |
| wilt thou refrain | 1 |
Verses containing H662
Page 1 of 1. 7 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Genesis 43:31
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”
Read word by word - Genesis 45:1
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.
Read word by word - 1 Samuel 13:12
· BSB · 1 occurrence
I thought, ‘Now the Philistines will descend upon me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the LORD.’ So I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering.”
Read word by word - Esther 5:10
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Nevertheless, Haman restrained himself and went home. And calling for his friends and his wife Zeresh,
Read word by word - Isaiah 42:14
· BSB · 1 occurrence
“I have kept silent from ages past; I have remained quiet and restrained. But now I will groan like a woman in labor; I will at once gasp and pant.
Read word by word - Isaiah 63:15
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.
Read word by word - Isaiah 64:12
· BSB · 1 occurrence
After all this, O LORD, will You restrain Yourself? Will You keep silent and afflict us beyond measure?
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 64.11