אָפַק

Strong’s Definition

to contain, i.e. (reflex.) abstain

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

force (oneself), restrain.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to hold, be strong, restrain, hold back
• 2.(hithpael)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼâphaq; Pronunciation: aw-fak'