עֵיפָ֔ה
𐤏𐤉𐤐𐤄
ʻêyphâh
darkness
A state of gloom, deep shadow, or darkness, either literally as a lack of light or metaphorically as a condition of despair or obscurity. The term is used to denote thick darkness or heavy gloom, particularly in poetic or prophetic contexts to evoke the sense of overwhelming darkness or hopelessness.
Amos 4:13 · Word #13
Lexicon H5890
| Lemma | עֵיפָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤐𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻêyphâh |
| Strong's | H5890 |
| Definition | A state of gloom, deep shadow, or darkness, either literally as a lack of light or metaphorically as a condition of despair or obscurity. The term is used to denote thick darkness or heavy gloom, particularly in poetic or prophetic contexts to evoke the sense of overwhelming darkness or hopelessness. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | darkness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5890-01
standard grain-measure
| Morphological Notes | Common feminine singular absolute noun; name of a unit of dry capacity. |
| Rendering Rationale | אֵיפָה is a feminine singular noun denoting a fixed dry unit of capacity (about 20–22 liters), primarily for grain. "Standard grain-measure" reflects its function as an established unit and container for dry goods. |
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