The meaning of “νεφέλη”
Understanding nephélē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cloud. - properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
νεφέλη
cloud. - properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:30 | “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Word: νεφέλη (nephélē) | |
| Mark 13:26 | “And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” Word: νεφέλη (nephélē) | |
| Luke 12:54 | “And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.” Word: νεφέλη (nephélē) | |
| Acts 1:9 | “And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.” Word: νεφέλη (nephélē) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:2 | “And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;” Word: νεφέλη (nephélē) |