אָפַף

ʼâphaph · /aw-faf'/

Number

H661

Language

Hebrew

Original word

אָפַף

Transliteration

ʼâphaph

Pronunciation

aw-faf'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

to surround

KJV: compass.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָפַף across 5 verses.

compassed4×

about1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Samuel1 verse

2 Samuel 22:5

When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; waves: or, pangs ungodly: Heb. Belial

Psalms3 verses

Psalms 18:4

The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. ungodly men: Heb. Belial

Psalms 40:12

For 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. falleth: Heb. forsaketh

Psalms 116:3

The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. gat: Heb. found me

Jonah1 verse

Jonah 2:5

The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.

Topics that use this word

Faith Jonah Prayer Readings, Select Sin (1)

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;