Strong’s H5939

עֲלָטָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`alatah

Pronunciation

ah-lah-tah

Definition

Darkness, Gloom

Meaning

dusk

Usage

The Hebrew word "עֲלָטָה" (alatah) is used to describe a state of darkness or gloom, often in a metaphorical sense to convey spiritual or emotional obscurity. It can refer to the physical absence of light or a deeper, more existential form of darkness.

Bible references

Genesis 15:17;Ezekiel 12:6;Ezekiel 12:7;Ezekiel 12:12