Hebrew · H5645, H7031

עָב קַל

Properly, an envelope , i.e. darkness (or density , 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud ; also a copse · light ; (by implication) rapid (also adverbial)

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עָבH5645properly, an envelope , i.e. darkness (or density , 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud ; also a copse

Pronunciationʿāb

Cloud as an envelope of divine presence and concealment; darkness signifying God's transcendence and mystery.

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קַלH7031light ; (by implication) rapid (also adverbial)

Pronunciationqal

Light in weight moves swiftly; the semantic bridge from physical lightness to rapid motion and ease

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What does עָב קַל (ʿāḇ qal) mean in the Bible?

עָב · קַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "swift cloud".

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What does עָב · קַל mean in the Bible?

עָב · קַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "swift cloud".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5645, H7031?

H5645, H7031 is connected to 45 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. swift cloud

Strong'sH5645, H7031

Lexical occurrences45 verses

Source Gloss

swift cloud

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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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