◄ 6080. aphar ►
Strong's Lexicon aphar: Dust, ashes, earth, ground, powder Original Word: עָפַר Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: `aphar Pronunciation: ah-far Phonetic Spelling: (aw-far') Definition: to be dust Meaning: To be dust, to cover with dust, to be dusty Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5522 • χοῦς (chous): dust, earth • G2868 • κονιορτός (koniortos): dust, cloud of dust These Greek terms are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey similar themes of dust, earth, and the transient nature of life, paralleling the Hebrew concept of עָפַר (ʿāphar). Usage: The verb עָפַר (ʿāphar) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of becoming dust or being covered with dust. It is often used metaphorically to signify humility, mortality, or insignificance, as dust is a common symbol for these concepts in biblical literature. Context: The Hebrew verb עָפַר (ʿāphar) is a primitive root that primarily conveys the idea of dust or being dusty. In the biblical context, dust is often associated with the earth, mortality, and the transient nature of human life. The term is used in various passages to illustrate the humble origins and eventual return of humans to the earth. For example, in Genesis 3:19, the phrase "for dust you are and to dust you shall return" underscores the mortality of humankind. The verb can also imply a state of humility or abasement, as seen in expressions of repentance or mourning where individuals cover themselves with dust or ashes. In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of עָפַר (ʿāphar) can be found in contexts that emphasize the frailty and humility of human existence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin denominative verb from aphar Definition to throw dust NASB Translation threw (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָפַר] verb denominative Pi`el וְעִמַּר בֶּעָפָר 2 Samuel 16:13 and kept dusting (him) with dust (throwing [lumps of] dry earth at him). II. עפר (√ of following; compare Arabic young of mountain-goat, Late Hebrew עוֺפֶר young of animals). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast dust : a primitive root: meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from aphar, to be dust -- cast (dust). see HEBREW aphar Forms and Transliterations וְעִפַּ֖ר ועפר veipPar wə‘ippar wə·‘ip·par Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 16:13 HEB: בָּֽאֲבָנִים֙ לְעֻמָּת֔וֹ וְעִפַּ֖ר בֶּעָפָֽר׃ פ NAS: and cast stones and threw dust at him. KJV: stones at him, and cast dust. INT: stones parallel and threw dust 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6080 1 Occurrence wə·‘ip·par — 1 Occ.