אֲפִ֖יק
𐤀𐤐𐤉𐤒
Afeq
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.
Judges 1:31 · Word #17
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 HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Aphek |
SIBI-P1 Translation H663-03
Stronghold
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; place name (variant spelling אֲפִיק of אֲפֵק). |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives from the root אפק meaning "to be strong" or "to fortify," so rendering it as "Stronghold" preserves the root sense rather than merely transliterating the name. As a singular proper noun, it designates a specific fortified site characterized by strength. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Afeq
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Stronghold |