Strong’s H0657

אֶפֶס

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ephec

Pronunciation

EH-fes

Definition

End, ceasing, nothing, only, nevertheless

Meaning

cessation, an end, no further, the ankle, foot

Usage

The Hebrew word "ephes" primarily conveys the idea of an end or limit. It is often used to denote the concept of "nothing" or "nonexistence," emphasizing the absence or cessation of something. In some contexts, it can also mean "only" or "nevertheless," indicating a limitation or exception.

Bible references

Numbers 13:28;Numbers 22:35;Numbers 23:13;Deuteronomy 15:4;Deuteronomy 32:36;Deuteronomy 33:17;Judges 4:9;1 Samuel 2:10;2 Samuel 9:3;2 Samuel 12:14;2 Kings 14:26;2 Kings 14:26;Job 7:6;Psalm 2:8;Psalm 22:27;Psalm 59:13;Psalm 67:7;Psalm 72:8;Psalm 98:3;Proverbs 14:28;Proverbs 26:20;Proverbs 30:4;Isaiah 5:8;Isaiah 34:12;Isaiah 40:17