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Control Oneself אָפַק
We are moving into chapter 45 of Genesis with our word for today. אָפַק be strong, pluck up courage, hold, hold back, control oneself, pull oneself together, venture. It is used 7 times in the Old Testament. We see God himself showing restraint for a while before defeating his enemies. Isaiah 42:13-14 The Lord will march out like a champion, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. “For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and אֶתְאַפָּ֑קheld myself back. God again is seen as holding himself back because…
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