The meaning of “עָפָר”
Understanding ʻâphâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. - dust (as powdered or gray) - hence, clay, earth, mud 1) dry earth...
עָפָר
ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. - dust (as powdered or gray) - hence, clay, earth, mud 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 13:16 | “And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.” Word: עָפָר (ʻâphâr) | |
| Joshua 7:6 | “And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of the Lord until the eventide, he and the elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads.” Word: עָפָר (ʻâphâr) | |
| 2 Chronicles 1:9 | “Now, O Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.” Word: עָפָר (ʻâphâr) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:7 | “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” Word: עָפָר (ʻâphâr) | |
| Amos 2:7 | “That pant after the dust of the earth on the head of the poor, and turn aside the way of the meek: and a man and his father will go in unto the same maid, to profane my holy name:” Word: עָפָר (ʻâphâr) |
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