The meaning of “אַמְרָפֶל”

Understanding ʼAmrâphel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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;”
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.”

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