Strong’s H6075
עָפַל
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
`aphal
Pronunciation
ah-fahl
Definition
To grow dark, to become dim
Meaning
to swell, be elated
Usage
The Hebrew verb "aphal" primarily conveys the idea of becoming dark or dim. It is often used metaphorically to describe the diminishing of light, whether literal or figurative. This can refer to the physical dimming of light, such as the onset of evening, or to a metaphorical dimming, such as the loss of understanding or clarity.
Bible references
Numbers 14:44;Habakkuk 2:4