Definition
a primitive root; to swell; figuratively, be elated
Traditional renderings: be lifted up, presume.
Traditional renderings: be lifted up, presume.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עָפַל:
- ὑποστέλλωhupostellō“to withdraw”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Numbers 14:44וַיַּעְפִּ֕לוּ · But they daredBut they dared to go up to the ridge of the hill country, though neither Moses nor the ark of the covenant of the LORD moved from the camp.
- Habakkuk 2:4עֻפְּלָ֔ה · the proud oneLook at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—