Strong's Lexicon mauph: Sign, Wonder, Miracle Original Word: מָעוּף Word Origin: Derived from the root יָפָה (yaphah), meaning "to be beautiful" or "to be fair," though in context, it is more closely related to the concept of a sign or wonder. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4592 (σημεῖον, sēmeion): Sign, miracle, token - G5059 (τέρας, teras): Wonder, marvel Usage: The term "mauph" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a sign or wonder, often of a miraculous nature. It is typically associated with acts of God that demonstrate His power and authority, serving as evidence of His divine intervention in the world. These signs are meant to inspire awe and faith among the people, confirming God's presence and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, signs and wonders were often seen as manifestations of divine power. In the Hebrew Bible, "mauph" is frequently used to describe the miraculous events that God performs to deliver His people or to authenticate His messengers. These acts were not only displays of power but also served as teaching tools to convey God's will and character to His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom uph Definition gloom NASB Translation gloom (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מָעוּף] noun [masculine] id.; — construct מְעוּף צוּקָה Isaiah 8:22 ("" הֲשֵׁכָה); CheHpt. reads מוּעַף. תְּעֻפָה noun feminine id.; — so read probably for תָּעֻ֫פָה Job 11:17 (opposed to כֹּקֶר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dimness From uwph in the sense of covering with shade (compare muw'aph); darkness -- dimness. see HEBREW uwph see HEBREW muw'aph Forms and Transliterations מְע֣וּף מעוף mə‘ūp̄ mə·‘ūp̄ meUfLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 8:22 HEB: צָרָ֤ה וַחֲשֵׁכָה֙ מְע֣וּף צוּקָ֔ה וַאֲפֵלָ֖ה NAS: and darkness, the gloom of anguish; KJV: and darkness, dimness of anguish; INT: distress and darkness the gloom of anguish darkness 1 Occurrence |
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