Strong's Lexicon araphel: Thick darkness, gloom Original Word: עֲרָפֶל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to droop or drip Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of divine darkness or mystery can be related to Greek words like "γνόφος" (gnophos, Strong's G1105), meaning darkness or gloom, used in contexts such as Hebrews 12:18. Usage: The Hebrew word "araphel" is used to describe a dense, thick darkness or gloom. It often conveys a sense of mystery, awe, and the presence of the divine. In the biblical context, "araphel" is frequently associated with the presence of God, particularly in moments of divine revelation or judgment. It signifies a barrier or veil that separates the holy from the profane, emphasizing the transcendence and otherness of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, darkness was often associated with the unknown, danger, and the divine. The use of "araphel" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural understanding, portraying God's presence as both awe-inspiring and fearsome. The imagery of thick darkness is used to communicate the majesty and unapproachable nature of God, as well as His role as a divine judge and protector of His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom araph Definition cloud, heavy cloud NASB Translation deep darkness (1), gloom (1), gloomy (1), thick cloud (3), thick darkness (7), thick gloom (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲרָפֶל noun masculine cloud, heavy cloud (perhaps from above √ + ל afformative; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Syriac  ; ᵑ7 עֲרָפֵילָא; Mandean ארפילא NöM 126, 128; on vocaliz. see BaNB 160 and against him SchwZAW x (1890), 178 who proposes עַרְמֶּל); — ׳ע in which God dwells Exodus 20:18 (Gi; van d. H. Exodus 20:21), 1 Kings 8:12 2Chronicles 6:1; + עָנָן Deuteronomy 4:11 (also חשֶׁח), Deuteronomy 5:19; Psalm 97:2; Job 22:13 see בַּעַד; תַּחַת רַגְלָיו ׳ע 2 Samuel 22:10 = Psalm 18:10; as swaddling-bands of sea Job 38:9; figurative of misery Isaiah 60:2 ("" חשֶׁח); of ׳יs judgment Jeremiah 13:16 ("" צַלְמָוֶת), as a past day ׳יוֺם עָנָן וַע Ezekiel 34:12 = (of future day of ׳י) Zephaniah 1:15 ("" יוֺם חשֶׁח וַאֲפֵלָה) = Joel 2:2 ("" id.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gross, thick dark cloud, Probably from araph; gloom (as of a lowering sky) -- (gross, thick) dark (cloud, -ness). see HEBREW araph Forms and Transliterations בָּעֲרָפֶֽל׃ בערפל׃ הָֽעֲרָפֶ֔ל הערפל וְהָֽעֲרָפֶ֔ל וַ֝עֲרָפֶ֗ל וַעֲרָפֶ֔ל וַעֲרָפֶ֖ל וַעֲרָפֶ֣ל וַעֲרָפֶֽל׃ והערפל וערפל וערפל׃ לַעֲרָפֶֽל׃ לערפל׃ עֲרָפֶ֣ל ערפל ‘ă·rā·p̄el ‘ărāp̄el araFel bā‘ărāp̄el bā·‘ă·rā·p̄el baaraFel hā‘ărāp̄el hā·‘ă·rā·p̄el haaraFel la‘ărāp̄el la·‘ă·rā·p̄el laaraFel vaaraFel vehaaraFel wa‘ărāp̄el wa·‘ă·rā·p̄el wə·hā·‘ă·rā·p̄el wəhā‘ărāp̄elLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 20:21 HEB: נִגַּ֣שׁ אֶל־ הָֽעֲרָפֶ֔ל אֲשֶׁר־ שָׁ֖ם NAS: approached the thick cloud where KJV: drew near unto the thick darkness where God INT: approached about the thick after in it Deuteronomy 4:11 Deuteronomy 5:22 2 Samuel 22:10 1 Kings 8:12 2 Chronicles 6:1 Job 22:13 Job 38:9 Psalm 18:9 Psalm 97:2 Isaiah 60:2 Jeremiah 13:16 Ezekiel 34:12 Joel 2:2 Zephaniah 1:15 15 Occurrences |
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