אֹֽפֶל
𐤀𐤐𐤋
ʼôphel
thick darkness
A state or condition of deep darkness or gloom, often used metaphorically for severe ignorance, calamity, or distress. In some contexts, denotes physical darkness or obscurity, particularly in highly poetic or descriptive passages.
Job 23:17 · Word #8
Lexicon H652
| Lemma | אֹפֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼôphel |
| Strong's | H652 |
| Definition | A state or condition of deep darkness or gloom, often used metaphorically for severe ignorance, calamity, or distress. In some contexts, denotes physical darkness or obscurity, particularly in highly poetic or descriptive passages. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | thick darkness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H652-02
deep darkness
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Deep darkness" reflects the noun formed from the root אפל, emphasizing a state of intensified or thickened darkness rather than ordinary dimness. The masculine singular absolute form denotes the condition or quality itself as a substantive state. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
deep darkness
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Deep darkness' reflects the stronger term 'אֹפֶל' and distinguishes it from 'darkness' in v.5. P1 rendering is correct. |