Strong’s H2822

חשֶׁךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

choshek

Pronunciation

kho-shek

Definition

Darkness

Meaning

the dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness

Usage

The Hebrew word "choshek" primarily denotes the absence of light, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is used to describe physical darkness, such as the darkness of night or a dark place. Metaphorically, it can represent ignorance, evil, judgment, or the absence of God's presence and favor.

Bible references

Genesis 1:2;Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:5;Genesis 1:18;Exodus 10:21;Exodus 10:21;Exodus 10:22;Exodus 14:20;Deuteronomy 4:11;Deuteronomy 5:23;Joshua 2:5;1 Samuel 2:9;2 Samuel 22:12;2 Samuel 22:29;Job 3:4;Job 3:5;Job 5:14;Job 10:21;Job 12:22;Job 12:25;Job 15:22;Job 15:23;Job 15:30;Job 17:12;Job 17:13