Definition: The word "aphakia" is a Greek word meaning "illness, sickness," often in reference to ailments that disrupt daily living and prevent normal activity, such as malaria or dysentery. It describes a state characterized by a persistent condition requiring medical attention. The term comes from the phrase "aphokoi, phokion, Ἀπκαιος, Ἀφεκαιος."

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Definition: Verse: Aphakial means "the word" or "a phrase." The Hebrew name for this term comes from a single root meaning "to talk, say," which is derived from ἄφακι (aphōkī), itself a plural noun referring to the pronunciation of the Hebrew language. In the context of Greek and Jewish literature, it was often used in place of the Hebrew word שְׁמָאַחֲרִים, which translates as "words," but when referring directly to the Bible, this term is still used for specific words or phrases. So, while it might be considered a rhetorical device, it is also significant in Jewish literature and theology.

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