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The meaning of עַפְעַף

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

Definition

dawning, eye-lid. - an eyelash (as fluttering) - figuratively, morning ray 1) eyelid 1a) eyelid 1b) of dawn, rays of sun...

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עַפְעַף

Phoneticaf-af'
Transliterationʻaphʻaph
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dawning, eye-lid. - an eyelash (as fluttering) - figuratively, morning ray 1) eyelid 1a) eyelid 1b) of dawn, rays of sun (fig.)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references
ReferenceText
Job 16:16

My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;

Word: עַפְעַף (ʻaphʻaph)
Psalms 132:4

I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,

Word: עַפְעַף (ʻaphʻaph)
Proverbs 6:25

Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

Word: עַפְעַף (ʻaphʻaph)
Jeremiah 9:18

And let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters.

Word: עַפְעַף (ʻaphʻaph)

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