What does עָב · νεφέλη mean in the Bible?
עָב · νεφέλη is a Hebrew phrase meaning "cloud, rain-bearing cloud".
Hebrew · H5645, G3507
עָב
Properly, an envelope , i.e. darkness (or density , 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud ; also a copse · cloud
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עָב H5645 properly, an envelope , i.e. darkness (or density , 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud ; also a copse
Pronunciation ʿāb
Cloud as an envelope of divine presence and concealment; darkness signifying God's transcendence and mystery.
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νεφέλη G3507 cloud
Pronunciation nephélē
A single, visible cloud (distinct from νέφος, an amorphous mass); often symbolizes divine presence or judgment.
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What does עָב (av) mean in the Bible?
עָב · νεφέλη is a Hebrew phrase meaning "cloud, rain-bearing cloud".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5645, G3507?
H5645, G3507 is connected to 32 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. cloud, rain-bearing cloud
Strong's H5645, G3507
Lexical occurrences 32 verses Source Gloss
cloud, rain-bearing cloud
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
עָב is built from this root:
עוּב H5743
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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