Strong’s G3509

νέφος

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

nephos

Pronunciation

NEH-fos

Definition

Cloud

Meaning

a cloud; met: a dense crowd, a multitude, great company.

Usage

In the New Testament, "nephos" is used metaphorically to describe a large group or multitude, often in the context of witnesses or observers. It conveys the idea of an encompassing presence, much like a cloud that envelops the sky.

Bible references

Hebrews 12:1