בַּ/אֲפֵ֖ק
𐤁/𐤀𐤐𐤒
Afeq
at Aphek
Proper noun designating several different fortified sites or settlements in the Hebrew Bible named Aphek (or Aphik). The term is derived from a root meaning 'strength' or 'fortification,' hence the name likely refers to a location characterized by strength, a stronghold, or a fortified city. In narrative and geographic contexts, refers specifically to sites associated with military encounters or strategic positions.
2 Kings 13:17 · Word #20
Lexicon H663
| Lemma | אֲפֵק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤒 |
| Transliteration | Afeq |
| Strong's | H663 |
| Definition | Proper noun designating several different fortified sites or settlements in the Hebrew Bible named Aphek (or Aphik). The term is derived from a root meaning 'strength' or 'fortification,' hence the name likely refers to a location characterized by strength, a stronghold, or a fortified city. In narrative and geographic contexts, refers specifically to sites associated with military encounters or strategic positions. |
Morphology HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | at Aphek |
SIBI-P1 Translation H663-04
Stronghold (Aphek)
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place name (with prefixed preposition in the surface form, not part of the lexeme itself). |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper noun derives from the root meaning "to be strong" or "to fortify," so rendering it as "Stronghold" preserves the root sense while retaining its identity as the place-name Aphek. As a proper name, it designates a fortified site rather than a common noun usage. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in Afeq
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Stronghold |
AI-generated (generate_p2_names)