Hebrew · H5645, H6051

עַב הֶעָנָן

Properly, an envelope , i.e. darkness (or density , 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud ; also a copse · a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-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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עָנָן H6051 a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud

Pronunciation anan

Cloud as divine presence and concealment—obscuring yet revealing God's glory and judgment simultaneously

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What does עַב הֶעָנָן (av he'anan) mean in the Bible?

עָב · עָנָן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "thick/dense cloud".

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What does עָב · עָנָן mean in the Bible?

עָב · עָנָן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "thick/dense cloud".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5645, H6051?

H5645, H6051 is connected to 119 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. thick/dense cloud

Strong's H5645, H6051

Lexical occurrences 119 verses

Source Gloss

thick/dense cloud

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