Strong’s H5309

נֶפֶל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nephel

Pronunciation

NEH-fel

Definition

Miscarriage, stillborn

Meaning

something fallen, an abortion

Usage

The Hebrew word "nephel" refers to a miscarriage or a stillborn child. It is used in the context of a child that is born prematurely and does not survive. The term emphasizes the tragic and untimely nature of such a birth, often highlighting the sorrow and loss experienced by the parents.

Bible references

Job 3:16;Psalm 58:8;Ecclesiastes 6:3