Strong's Lexicon aphil: Dark, gloomy Original Word: אָפִיל Word Origin: Derived from the root אָפַל (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 conveys the idea of darkness or obscurity. Usage: The Hebrew word "aphil" is used to describe something that is dark or gloomy. It often conveys a sense of obscurity or lack of light, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to physical darkness or to a state of spiritual or emotional gloom. 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 carried both physical and spiritual connotations, reflecting the dual nature of human experience in the world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ophel Definition late NASB Translation late (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָפִיל adjective (darkened, concealed, thence) late, of crops; — אֲמִּילֹת Exodus 9:32 of wheat & spelt. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance not grown up From the same as 'aphel (in the sense of weakness); unripe -- not grown up. see HEBREW 'aphel Forms and Transliterations אֲפִילֹ֖ת אפילת ’ă·p̄î·lōṯ ’ăp̄îlōṯ afiLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 9:32 HEB: נֻכּ֑וּ כִּ֥י אֲפִילֹ֖ת הֵֽנָּה׃ NAS: were not ruined, for they [ripen] late.) KJV: for they [were] not grown up. INT: ruined grown up they 1 Occurrence |
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