Strong’s H5888

עָיֵף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`ayeph

Pronunciation

eef

Definition

Darkness, gloom

Meaning

to languish

Usage

The term "iph" is used to convey a sense of darkness or obscurity, often in a metaphorical sense. It can refer to physical darkness or a state of spiritual or emotional gloom. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe situations of despair or divine judgment.

Bible references

Jeremiah 4:31