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Lexicon hophek: Overturning, overthrow, transformation Original Word: הֹפֶךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: hophek Pronunciation: ho-FEK Phonetic Spelling: (ho'-fek) Definition: Overturning, overthrow, transformation Meaning: an upset, perversity Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perversity, turning of things upside down From haphak; an upset, i.e. (abstract) perversity -- turning of things upside down. see HEBREW haphak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as hephek, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָפַךְ (hāphak), meaning "to turn, overturn, change, transform." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for הֹפֶךְ, the concept of moral and societal upheaval can be related to Greek terms such as ἀνατροπή (anatrope, Strong's Greek 396), meaning "overturning" or "subversion," and ἀκαταστασία (akatastasia, Strong's Greek 181), meaning "disorder" or "confusion." These terms similarly convey the idea of a departure from order and righteousness. Usage: The term is used in the context of describing a state of upheaval or moral perversity. It is often associated with situations where there is a significant deviation from what is considered righteous or orderly. Context: The Hebrew word הֹפֶךְ (hōp̄eḵ) appears in the Old Testament to describe conditions of moral or societal upheaval. It is closely related to the verb הָפַךְ (hāphak), which means "to turn" or "to overturn." This connection underscores the transformative nature of the term, often implying a shift from order to chaos or from righteousness to wickedness. In the Berean Standard Bible, הֹפֶךְ is used to illustrate the consequences of turning away from divine commandments, resulting in a state of moral corruption or societal disorder. The term captures the essence of a world turned upside down, where established norms and values are subverted. The concept of הֹפֶךְ is significant in understanding the biblical worldview of sin and its effects on individuals and communities. It serves as a warning of the potential for destruction when God's laws are disregarded, emphasizing the need for repentance and a return to divine order. Forms and Transliterations הַ֨פְכְּכֶ֔ם הפככם hafkeChem hap̄·kə·ḵem hap̄kəḵem Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 29:16 HEB: הַ֨פְכְּכֶ֔ם אִם־ כְּחֹ֥מֶר KJV: Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed INT: down lo the clay 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2017 1 Occurrence hap̄·kə·ḵem — 1 Occ.