Strong’s H0639

אַף

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

aph

Pronunciation

ahf

Definition

Anger, nostril, face

Meaning

the nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire

Usage

The Hebrew word "aph" primarily denotes "anger" or "wrath," often used to describe the intense emotional response of God or humans. It can also refer to the "nostril" or "face," emphasizing the physical manifestation of anger, such as flaring nostrils. In the context of divine anger, it underscores God's righteous indignation against sin and injustice.

Bible references

Genesis 2:7;Genesis 3:19;Genesis 7:22;Genesis 19:1;Genesis 24:47;Genesis 27:45;Genesis 30:2;Genesis 39:19;Genesis 42:6;Genesis 44:18;Genesis 48:12;Genesis 49:6;Genesis 49:7;Exodus 4:14;Exodus 11:8;Exodus 15:8;Exodus 22:24;Exodus 32:10;Exodus 32:11;Exodus 32:12;Exodus 32:19;Exodus 32:22;Exodus 34:6;Numbers 11:1;Numbers 11:10