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Lexicon :: Strong's H637 - 'ap̄

Aa
אַף
Transliteration
'ap̄
Pronunciation
af
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Part of Speech
adverb, conjunction
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive particle
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 142

Strong’s Definitions

אַף ʼaph, af; a primitive particle; meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though:—also, + although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, + how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's H637 in the following manner: also, even, yet, moreover, yea, with, low, therefore, much.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's H637 in the following manner: also, even, yet, moreover, yea, with, low, therefore, much.
conjunction (denoting addition, especially of something greater)

  1. also, yea, though, so much the more

    adverb

  2. furthermore, indeed

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אַף ʼaph, af; a primitive particle; meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though:—also, + although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, + how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea.
STRONGS H637: Abbreviations
II. אַף conjunction denoting addition, especially of something greater, also, yea (so Phoenician, Aramaic PAx  , אַף, אוֺף; compare فَ).
1. very rare in plain prose (in which גַּם is more usual): Genesis 40:16* (*with pronoun, as rather often) Ialso in my dream, Numbers 16:14; Deuteronomy 2:11*; Deuteronomy 2:20* 2 Samuel 20:14 (see Dr) 2 Kings 2:14 * Esther 5:12; more frequently in poetry, especially as introducing emphatically a new thought Deuteronomy 33:3, 20, 28; 1 Samuel 2:7; Psalm 16:6; Psalm 16:7; Psalm 16:9; Psalm 18:49; Psalm 65:14 they shout for joy, yea, they sing! Psalm 68:9; Psalm 68:17; Psalm 74:16; Psalm 89:28Psalm 1; Proverbs 22:19* Proverbs 23:28* +; or in more elevated prose style, Leviticus 26:16*; Leviticus 26:24*; Leviticus 26:28*; Leviticus 26:41*; and + 25 times in the impassioned rhetoric of Isa2 (Isaiah 40:24-48:15), e.g. Isaiah 40:24; Isaiah 41:10, 26; Isaiah 42:13; Isaiah 43:7, 19; Isaiah 46:11 yea, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it! Isaiah 48:12, 15. Implying something surprising or unexpected, even, indeed Job 14:3; Job 15:4*. וְאַף and also Leviticus 26:39, 40, 42, 44; Deuteronomy 15:17; Habakkuk 2:15; Psalm 68:19; 1 Chronicles 8:32* = 1 Chronicles 9:38* 2 Chronicles 12:5* Nehemiah 2:18; Nehemiah 13:15; and even Job 19:4 וְאַף־אָמְנָם שָׁגִיתִי and even indeed (if) I have erred... With הֲ, הַאַף indeed...? really...? † Genesis 18:13, 23 wilt thou indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Genesis 18:24; Amos 2:11; Job 34:17; Job 40:8. In contrast to a preceding thought (expressed or implied) but, nay (imo) Psalm 44:10; Psalm 58:3; compare Judges 5:29*.
2. (Equally in prose and poetry) with reference to a preceding sentence, yea, à fortiori, the more so (= how much more! after an affirm. clause; = how much less! after a negative one): 2 Samuel 4:10f. when one told me, Saul is dead... I took hold of him and slew him... אַף כִּי־אֲנָשִׁים רְשָׁעִים הָרְגוּ וג׳ à fortiori, how much more (should I do so when wicked men have slain a righteous person, etc.! Ezekiel 14:21 (Ew Hi) Ezekiel 15:5; Proverbs 21:27 (in all these passages כִּי = when) Job 4:19. So וְאַף † 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 5:13... וְאַף כִּי־אָמַר אֵלֶיךָ and the more (= and how much rather), when he hath said to thee, etc. More commonly in this sense strengthened by כִּי (q. v.), see below
אַף כִּי
1. furthermore † Ezekiel 23:40; Habakkuk 2:5 (Ges quin imo, quin etiam).
2. in a question, indeed (is it) that...? † Genesis 3:1 אַף כִּי־אָמַר אֱלֹהִים indeed, that God has said...? i.e. has God really said...? (compare הַאַף above).
3. with reference to a preceding sentence (which is often introduced by הֵן or הִנֵּה), yea, that...! i.e. how much more (or less) ! † Proverbs 11:31 lo, the righteous is recompensed in the earth וְחוֺטֵא רָשָׁע כִּי אַֹף 'tis indeed that (= how much more) the wicked and the sinner! Proverbs 15:11; Proverbs 17:7; Proverbs 19:7, 10; Job 9:14; Job 15:16; Job 25:6; 1 Samuel 14:30; 1 Kings 8:27 (= 2 Chronicles 6:18) lo, the heavens... cannot contain thee אַ֕ף כִּי הַבַּיִת הַזֶּה 'tis indeed that this house (cannot do so), i.e. how much less this house! 2 Chronicles 32:15. So וְאַף כִּי † Deuteronomy 31:27; 1 Samuel 21:6 (perhaps; but see RSSemitic i. 436 DrSm 293) 2 Samuel 16:11. (In Job 35:14 (Hi De) Nehemiah 9:18 אַף כִּי is simply = yea, when...)

See related Aramaic BDB entry H638.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

3:1; 18:13; 18:23; 18:24; 40:16

Leviticus

26:16; 26:24; 26:28; 26:39; 26:40; 26:41; 26:42; 26:44

Numbers

16:14

Deuteronomy

2:11; 2:20; 15:17; 31:27; 33:3; 33:20; 33:28

Judges

5:29

1 Samuel

2:7; 14:30; 21:6; 23:3

2 Samuel

4:10; 16:11; 20:14

1 Kings

8:27

2 Kings

2:14; 5:13

1 Chronicles

8:32; 9:38

2 Chronicles

6:18; 12:5; 32:15

Nehemiah

2:18; 9:18; 13:15

Esther

5:12

Job

4:19; 9:14; 14:3; 15:4; 15:16; 19:4; 25:6; 34:17; 35:14; 40:8

Psalms

1; 16:6; 16:7; 16:9; 18:49; 44:10; 58:3; 68:9; 68:17; 68:19; 74:16; 89:28

Proverbs

11:31; 15:11; 17:7; 19:7; 19:10; 21:27; 22:19; 23:28

Isaiah

40:24; 40:24; 40:25; 40:26; 40:27; 40:28; 40:29; 40:30; 40:31; 41:1; 41:2; 41:3; 41:4; 41:5; 41:6; 41:7; 41:8; 41:9; 41:10; 41:10; 41:11; 41:12; 41:13; 41:14; 41:15; 41:16; 41:17; 41:18; 41:19; 41:20; 41:21; 41:22; 41:23; 41:24; 41:25; 41:26; 41:26; 41:27; 41:28; 41:29; 42:1; 42:2; 42:3; 42:4; 42:5; 42:6; 42:7; 42:8; 42:9; 42:10; 42:11; 42:12; 42:13; 42:13; 42:14; 42:15; 42:16; 42:17; 42:18; 42:19; 42:20; 42:21; 42:22; 42:23; 42:24; 42:25; 43:1; 43:2; 43:3; 43:4; 43:5; 43:6; 43:7; 43:7; 43:8; 43:9; 43:10; 43:11; 43:12; 43:13; 43:14; 43:15; 43:16; 43:17; 43:18; 43:19; 43:19; 43:20; 43:21; 43:22; 43:23; 43:24; 43:25; 43:26; 43:27; 43:28; 44:1; 44:2; 44:3; 44:4; 44:5; 44:6; 44:7; 44:8; 44:9; 44:10; 44:11; 44:12; 44:13; 44:14; 44:15; 44:16; 44:17; 44:18; 44:19; 44:20; 44:21; 44:22; 44:23; 44:24; 44:25; 44:26; 44:27; 44:28; 45:1; 45:2; 45:3; 45:4; 45:5; 45:6; 45:7; 45:8; 45:9; 45:10; 45:11; 45:12; 45:13; 45:14; 45:15; 45:16; 45:17; 45:18; 45:19; 45:20; 45:21; 45:22; 45:23; 45:24; 45:25; 46:1; 46:2; 46:3; 46:4; 46:5; 46:6; 46:7; 46:8; 46:9; 46:10; 46:11; 46:11; 46:12; 46:13; 47:1; 47:2; 47:3; 47:4; 47:5; 47:6; 47:7; 47:8; 47:9; 47:10; 47:11; 47:12; 47:13; 47:14; 47:15; 48:1; 48:2; 48:3; 48:4; 48:5; 48:6; 48:7; 48:8; 48:9; 48:10; 48:11; 48:12; 48:12; 48:13; 48:14; 48:15; 48:15

Ezekiel

14:21; 15:5; 23:40

Amos

2:11

Habakkuk

2:5; 2:15

H637

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Strong's Number H637 matches the Hebrew אַף ('ap̄),
which occurs 134 times in 123 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 3 (Job 32:10–Isa 35:2)

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:10 - “Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me,
I also will declare my opinion.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:17 - I also will answer my part,
I too will declare my opinion.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:12 - Surely God will never do wickedly,
Nor will the Almighty pervert justice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:17 - Should one who hates justice govern?
Will you condemn Him who is most just?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 35:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 35:14 - Although you say you do not see Him,
Yet justice is before Him, and you must wait for Him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:16 - “Indeed He would have brought you out of dire distress,
Into a broad place where there is no restraint;
And what is set on your table would be full of richness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:29 - Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of clouds,
The thunder from His canopy?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:33 - His thunder declares it,
The cattle also, concerning the rising storm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:1 - “At this also my heart trembles,
And leaps from its place.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:11 - Also with moisture He saturates the thick clouds;
He scatters His bright clouds.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:8 - “Would you indeed annul My judgment?
Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:6 - The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;
Yes, I have a good inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:7 - I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel;
My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:9 - Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:48

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:48 - He delivers me from my enemies.
You also lift me up above those who rise against me;
You have delivered me from the violent man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:9 - But You have cast us off and put us to shame,
And You do not go out with our armies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:2 - No, in heart you work wickedness;
You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:13 - The pastures are clothed with flocks;
The valleys also are covered with grain;
They shout for joy, they also sing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:8 - The earth shook;
The heavens also dropped rain at the presence of God;
Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:16 - Why do you fume with envy, you mountains of many peaks?
This is the mountain which God desires to dwell in;
Yes, the LORD will dwell in it forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:18 - You have ascended on high,
You have led captivity captive;
You have received gifts among men,
Even from the rebellious,
That the LORD God might dwell there.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:16 - The day is Yours, the night also is Yours;
You have prepared the light and the sun.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:16 - The waters saw You, O God;
The waters saw You, they were afraid;
The depths also trembled.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:17 - The clouds poured out water;
The skies sent out a sound;
Your arrows also flashed about.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:5 - And the heavens will praise Your wonders, O LORD;
Your faithfulness also in the assembly of the saints.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:11 - The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours;
The world and all its fullness, You have founded them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:21 - With whom My hand shall be established;
Also My arm shall strengthen him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:27 - Also I will make him My firstborn,
The highest of the kings of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:43

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:43 - You have also turned back the edge of his sword,
And have not sustained him in the battle.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:1 - The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty;
The LORD is clothed,
He has girded Himself with strength.
Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:10 - Say among the nations, “The LORD reigns;
The world also is firmly established,
It shall not be moved;
He shall judge the peoples righteously.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:1 - A Song. A Psalm of David.

O God, my heart is steadfast;
I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:3 - They also do no iniquity;
They walk in His ways.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 135:17 - They have ears, but they do not hear;
Nor is there any breath in their mouths.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:2 - She has slaughtered her meat,
She has mixed her wine,
She has also furnished her table.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:31 - If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth,
How much more the ungodly and the sinner.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:11 - Hell[fn] and Destruction[fn] are before the LORD;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:7 - Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go far from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:10 - Luxury is not fitting for a fool,
Much less for a servant to rule over princes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:27 - The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:19 - So that your trust may be in the LORD;
I have instructed you today, even you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:28 - She also lies in wait as for a victim,
And increases the unfaithful among men.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:9 - So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:16

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:16 - The Shulamite
Behold, you are handsome, my beloved!
Yes, pleasant!
Also our bed is green.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:8 - Yes, in the way of Your judgments,
O LORD, we have waited for You;
The desire of our soul is for Your name
And for the remembrance of You.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:9 - With my soul I have desired You in the night,
Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek You early;
For when Your judgments are in the earth,
The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:11 - LORD, when Your hand is lifted up, they will not see.
But they will see and be ashamed
For their envy of people;
Yes, the fire of Your enemies shall devour them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 33:2 - O LORD, be gracious to us;
We have waited for You.
Be their[fn] arm every morning,
Our salvation also in the time of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:2 - It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
Even with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
The excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the LORD,
The excellency of our God.

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