Definition: "Affixes are used in Old Testament Hebrew to give additional meaning or importance to a verb, noun or other component." "Affix" is a term from the Greek language that can be applied to any type of word, but specifically for nouns and verbs with affixed endings. In this context, "affixes" refers to words that have been modified by adding an additional syllable (such as "aftmost") at the end of the noun or verb. The most common type of affix is a prefix, which adds a sound or consonant after the initial consonant in the word. For example, in English, "fish" has two affixes: "kiph" for the first syllable and "skeph" for the second syllable (the middle syllable is silent). The meaning of the words remains the same, just the sound changes. In the Bible, some of these affixed words have specific meanings: - "Aftmost" refers to being the last part after something else. In Hebrew, it means "last" or "second" (like 'skeph' for a third or second word). For example, in Genesis 3:25, "Aftmost man was the first." - "Gird" is a verb that means to wear a belt. It's often used to describe wearing a belt of some sort and it is like "aftmost" meaning being at the end of something. - "Harp" is also a noun from Hebrew, which is like affixing a word to its part of speech. The name "harp," or harp music, refers to a musical instrument made by plucking strings on a bow. Understanding these affixed words in Hebrew can help you better understand the context and meaning of words in the Bible.

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