Strong’s H4285

מַחְשָׁךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

machshak

Pronunciation

makh-shak'

Definition

Darkness

Meaning

darkness, a dark place

Usage

The term "machshak" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote physical darkness, often in the context of obscurity or the absence of light. It can also metaphorically represent spiritual or moral darkness, indicating a state of ignorance, sin, or divine judgment.

Bible references

Psalm 74:20;Psalm 88:6;Psalm 88:18;Psalm 143:3;Isaiah 29:15;Isaiah 42:16;Lamentations 3:6