הַ/חֹֽשֶׁךְ
𐤄/𐤇𐤔𐤊
chôshek
the darkness
A condition of the absence or withholding of light; darkness. In literal usage, denotes physical darkness, such as that occurring at night or the obscurity experienced in enclosed spaces. Figuratively, used as a symbol for distress, calamity, ignorance, or moral evil. The term can also refer to periods or states characterized by lack of insight, knowledge, or the presence of suffering and threat.
Ubushiku "night, darkness, difficulty" (Bemba)Genesis 1:4 · Word #12
Lexicon H2822
| Lemma | חֹשֶׁךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤔𐤊 |
| Transliteration | chôshek |
| Strong's | H2822 |
| Definition | A condition of the absence or withholding of light; darkness. In literal usage, denotes physical darkness, such as that occurring at night or the obscurity experienced in enclosed spaces. Figuratively, used as a symbol for distress, calamity, ignorance, or moral evil. The term can also refer to periods or states characterized by lack of insight, knowledge, or the presence of suffering and threat. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the darkness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2822-04
the darkness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֹשֶׁךְ denotes the state resulting from the root חשך, "to be dark" or "grow dim." The prefixed definite article הַ marks it as specific: "the darkness," preserving both the stative sense and the singular masculine form. |
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Bantu Hebrew
הַ/חֹֽשֶׁךְ (chôshek) — A condition of the absence or withholding of light; darkness. In literal usage, denotes physical darkness, such as that occurring at night or the obscurity experienced in enclosed spaces. Figuratively, used as a symbol for distress, calamity, ignorance, or moral evil. The term can also refer to periods or states characterized by lack of insight, knowledge, or the presence of suffering and threat.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Ubushiku | night, darkness, difficulty | Bemba |