Strong’s H3991

מַאֲפֵלְיָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ma'phelyah

Pronunciation

mah-af-el-yah

Definition

Gloom, Darkness

Meaning

opaqueness

Usage

The term "maapheleyah" refers to a deep, thick darkness or gloom. It is often used in the context of describing a profound absence of light, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. This word conveys a sense of foreboding or judgment, often associated with divine displeasure or the consequences of sin.

Bible references

Jeremiah 2:31