Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֵיפָה”
Understanding ʻêyphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine from עוּף darkness. - obscurity (as if from covering) 1) darkness
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵיפָה
Phoneticay-faw'
Transliterationʻêyphâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine from עוּף darkness. - obscurity (as if from covering) 1) darkness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 10:22 | “A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness. ” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻêyphâh) | |
| Amos 4:13 | “For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The Lord, The God of hosts, is his name. ” Word: עֵיפָה (ʻêyphâh) |