The meaning of “אֵפֶר”
Understanding ʼêpher reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ashes. - ashes 1) ashes 2) (CLBL) worthlessness (fig.)
אֵפֶר
ashes. - ashes 1) ashes 2) (CLBL) worthlessness (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:27 | “And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:” Word: אֵפֶר (ʼêpher) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:19 | “And Tamar put ashes on her head, and rent her garment of divers colours that was on her, and laid her hand on her head, and went on crying.” Word: אֵפֶר (ʼêpher) | |
| Job 30:19 | “He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like dust and ashes.” Word: אֵפֶר (ʼêpher) | |
| Isaiah 58:5 | “Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the Lord?” Word: אֵפֶר (ʼêpher) | |
| Lamentations 3:16 | “He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.” Word: אֵפֶר (ʼêpher) |
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