Original Word: הֶפֶךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: hephek
Pronunciation: HEH-fek
Phonetic Spelling: (heh'-fek)
Definition: Change, transformation, overturning
Meaning: a turn, the reverse

contrary

: or hephek {hay'-fek}; from haphak; a turn, i.e. The reverse -- contrary.

see HEBREW haphak

Word Origin
from haphak
Definition
the contrary, contrariness, perversity
NASB Translation
different (2), turn things around (1).

הֶ֫פֶךְ noun masculine the contrary, contrariness, perversity; — absolute ׳ה Ezekiel 16:34; הֶ֑פֶךְ Ezekiel 16:34; suffix הַפְכְּכֶם Isaiah 29:16 (see Baer); —

1 the contrary, opposite thing וַיְהִיבָֿךְ הֶפֶךְ מִןהַֿנָּשִׁים Ezekiel 16:34 & there hath occurred in thee the contrary from other women; Ezekiel 16:34 וַתְּהִי לְהֶ֑פֶךְ so thou hast become the contrary.

2 הַפְכְּכֶם Isaiah 29:16 Oh, your perversity !

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (haphak), which means "to turn" or "to overturn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of reversal or turning can be related to Greek terms such as ἐπιστρέφω (epistrephō, Strong's Greek 1994), which means "to turn back" or "to return," and μετανοέω (metanoeō, Strong's Greek 3340), which means "to change one's mind" or "to repent," indicating a reversal in thought or action.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term הֶפֶךְ (hephekh), highlighting its significance in biblical narratives and its theological implications.

Usage: The term הֶפֶךְ (hephekh) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe situations or conditions that are the opposite or reverse of what is expected or usual. It can refer to a physical turning or a metaphorical reversal of circumstances.

Context: • The term הֶפֶךְ (hephekh) appears in contexts where a significant change or reversal is highlighted. It is often used to describe a transformation that is contrary to the norm or expectation. This can include changes in fortune, status, or condition.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of reversal is illustrated in various narratives where God intervenes to overturn human plans or where circumstances are divinely altered. The use of הֶפֶךְ (hephekh) underscores the sovereignty of God in orchestrating events according to His will, often bringing about unexpected outcomes.
• Theologically, הֶפֶךְ (hephekh) can be seen as a demonstration of divine justice or mercy, where God reverses situations to fulfill His purposes. This can be seen in stories of deliverance, judgment, or restoration, where the expected order is overturned to bring about a greater good or to execute divine judgment.

הֵ֤פֶךְ הפך לְהֶֽפֶךְ׃ להפך׃ hê·p̄eḵ Hefech hêp̄eḵ lə·he·p̄eḵ leHefech ləhep̄eḵInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts