Strong’s H0653

אֲפֵלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

aphelah

Pronunciation

ah-feh-LAH

Definition

Darkness, gloom

Meaning

duskiness, misfortune, concealment

Usage

The Hebrew word "aphelah" is used to describe a state of deep darkness or gloom. It often conveys a sense of foreboding or judgment, as well as the absence of light, both physically and metaphorically. In the biblical context, it can refer to literal darkness, such as the absence of sunlight, or to spiritual and moral darkness, symbolizing ignorance, sin, or divine judgment.

Bible references

Exodus 10:22;Deuteronomy 28:29;Proverbs 4:19;Proverbs 7:9;Isaiah 8:22;Isaiah 58:10;Isaiah 59:9;Jeremiah 23:12;Joel 2:2;Zephaniah 1:15