Strong's H661 · Hebrew
אָפַף
ʼâphaph · /aw-faf'/
Definition
to surround
KJV: compass.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָפַף across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms3 verses
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
Psalms 40:12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
Psalms 116:3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H661 (ʼâphaph) mean?
to surround
How many times does H661 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H661 (אָפַף) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “compassed.”
How is ʼâphaph translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H661 is rendered as “compassed” (4×), “about” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָפַף come from?
a primitive root;