Original Word: אָע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: a`
Pronunciation: af-see
Phonetic Spelling: (aw)
Definition: "Surely," "indeed," "only"
Meaning: a tree, wood

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָפַס (afas), meaning "to cease" or "to end."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar expressions of certainty or exclusivity is μόνον (monon), which also means "only" or "alone."

Usage: The Hebrew word אַפְסִי ('afsi) is used to emphasize certainty or exclusivity. It often appears in contexts where the speaker is affirming a statement with confidence or highlighting the singularity of an action or condition. It can convey a sense of finality or completeness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was a powerful tool for conveying not just information but also emotion and conviction. Words like אַפְסִי were used to underscore the speaker's assurance or to draw attention to the exclusivity of a claim. This reflects a broader cultural emphasis on the power of the spoken word in Hebrew society, where oral tradition and verbal agreements held significant weight.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to ets
Definition
wood
NASB Translation
beams (1), timber (1), timbers (1), wood (2).

אָע noun masculine^{Ezra 5:8} wood (so ᵑ7, for עָע; Egyptian Aramaic עק S-C^H5; Biblical Hebrew עֵץ, √ II. עצה); —

1 absolute ׳א timber, for building Ezra 5:8; Ezra 6:4; beam Ezra 6:11.

2 emphatic אָעָא wood, material of idols Daniel 5:4,23.

timber, wood

(Aramaic) corresponding to ets; a tree or wood -- timber, wood.

see HEBREW ets

אָ֣ע אָע֙ אָעָ֣א אָעָ֥א אע אעא וְאָ֖ע ואע ’ā‘ ’ā‘ā ’ā·‘ā a aA veA wə’ā‘ wə·’ā‘Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts