The meaning of “עֲרָפֶל”
Understanding ʻărâphel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from עָרַף (gross, thick) dark (cloud, -ness). - gloom (as of a lowering sky) 1) cloud, heavy or dark cloud, da...
עֲרָפֶל
probably from עָרַף (gross, thick) dark (cloud, -ness). - gloom (as of a lowering sky) 1) cloud, heavy or dark cloud, darkness, gross darkness, thick darkness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 20:21 | “And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.” Word: עֲרָפֶל (ʻărâphel) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:10 | “He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.” Word: עֲרָפֶל (ʻărâphel) | |
| 2 Chronicles 6:1 | “Then said Solomon, The Lord hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.” Word: עֲרָפֶל (ʻărâphel) | |
| Psalms 97:2 | “Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.” Word: עֲרָפֶל (ʻărâphel) | |
| Jeremiah 13:16 | “Give glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.” Word: עֲרָפֶל (ʻărâphel) |
Usage Statistics
Related Words
Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.