Hebrew · H80, H6083

אָבָק וְעָפָר

Light particles (as volatile ) · dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay , earth , mud

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אָבָק H80 light particles (as volatile )

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עָפָר H6083 dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay , earth , mud

Pronunciation kə‘āp̄ār

Dust as humanity's material origin and mortality; earth from which humans are formed and to which they return.

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What does אָבָק וְעָפָר (avaq ve-afar) mean in the Bible?

אָבָק · עָפָר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "light particles (as volatile )".

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What does אָבָק · עָפָר mean in the Bible?

אָבָק · עָפָר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "light particles (as volatile )".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H80, H6083?

H80, H6083 is connected to 116 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. light particles (as volatile )

Strong's H80, H6083

Lexical occurrences 116 verses

Source Gloss

light particles (as volatile )

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