Strong's Lexicon maaphel: Darkness, gloom Original Word: מַאֲפֵל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָפַל (aphal), which means "to be dark" or "to grow dark." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of darkness is σκότος (skotos), Strong's Greek #4655, which also denotes darkness or obscurity. Usage: The Hebrew word "maaphel" refers to a state of darkness or gloom, often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral obscurity. It conveys a sense of deep shadow or the absence of light, both physically and spiritually. In the biblical context, it can denote a lack of understanding or the presence of evil. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, darkness was often associated with chaos, danger, and the unknown. It was contrasted with light, which symbolized order, safety, and divine presence. The concept of darkness as a metaphor for spiritual blindness or moral corruption is prevalent throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern worldview where light and darkness were seen as opposing forces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ophel Definition darkness NASB Translation darkness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַאֲפֵל noun [masculine] darkness, Joshua 24:7 (E) וַיָּשֶׂם ׳בֵּינֵיכֶם וג ׳מ between Hebrews & Egyptians. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance something opaque From the same as 'aphel; something opaque: see HEBREW 'aphel Forms and Transliterations מַֽאֲפֵ֜ל מאפל ma’ăp̄êl ma·’ă·p̄êl maaFelLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 24:7 HEB: יְהוָ֗ה וַיָּ֨שֶׂם מַֽאֲפֵ֜ל בֵּינֵיכֶ֣ם ׀ וּבֵ֣ין NAS: He put darkness between KJV: he put darkness between you and the Egyptians, INT: the LORD put darkness between between 1 Occurrence |
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