Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַמְרָפֶל”
Understanding ʼAmrâphel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation Amraphel. - § Amraphel = "sayer of darkness: fall of the sayer" - Amraphel, a ...
H569
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַמְרָפֶל
Phoneticam-raw-fel'
TransliterationʼAmrâphel
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation Amraphel. - § Amraphel = "sayer of darkness: fall of the sayer" - Amraphel, a king of Shinar 1) the king of Shinar (Babylon) (perhaps Hammurabi c 2100 BC)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:1 | “And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations;” Word: אַמְרָפֶל (ʼAmrâphel) | |
| Genesis 14:9 | “With Chedorlaomer the king of Elam, and with Tidal king of nations, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings with five.” Word: אַמְרָפֶל (ʼAmrâphel) |