Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַאֲפֵל”
Understanding maʼăphêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
darkness. - something opaque 1) darkness
H3990
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַאֲפֵל
Phoneticmah-af-ale'
Transliterationmaʼăphêl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
darkness. - something opaque 1) darkness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 24:7 | “And when they cried unto the Lord, he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them, and covered them; and your eyes have seen what I have done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in the wilderness a long season.” Word: מַאֲפֵל (maʼăphêl) |
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