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The Hebrew Verb הָפַךְ: To Turn, Overturn, or Transform
The Hebrew verb הָפַךְ (root: ה־פ־ךְ) means “to turn,” “to overturn,” “to change,” or “to transform.” It is used in both literal and figurative senses: physically turning something over (like a city, an object), or transforming a condition, heart, or outcome. The verb is highly flexible, expressing divine judgment, reversal of fortune, inner change, and more.
In the Qal stem, it typically means “to turn” or “to overturn.” The Niphal (passive/reflexive) often means “to be overturned” or “to be changed,” and the Hiphil (causative) can mean “to cause to overturn” or “to turn into.”… Learn Hebrew