Original Word: מוּעָף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: muw`aph
Pronunciation: moo-AHF
Phonetic Spelling: (moo-awf')
Definition: Gloom, darkness
Meaning: covered, dark, obscurity, distress

dimness

From uwph; properly, covered, i.e. Dark; abstractly, obscurity, i.e. Distress -- dimness.

see HEBREW uwph

Word Origin
from uph
Definition
gloom
NASB Translation
gloom (1).

מוּעָף noun [masculine] gloom; — Isaiah 8:23.

Word Origin: Derived from the root עוּף (uph), which means "to fly" or "to cover."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מוּעָף (mu'aph), similar concepts can be found in Greek words that convey darkness or obscurity, such as σκότος (skotos • G4655), which means "darkness" or "gloom," and ζόφος (zophos • G2217), which refers to "gloom" or "darkness." These terms are used in the New Testament to describe spiritual or moral darkness, paralleling the Hebrew concept of distress or obscurity.

Usage: This word is used in the context of describing a state of darkness or obscurity, often metaphorically representing distress or a lack of clarity.

Context: • The Hebrew word מוּעָף (mu'aph) is a noun that appears in the context of describing a condition of darkness or obscurity. It is often used metaphorically to depict a state of distress or confusion. The root עוּף (uph) suggests a covering or overshadowing, which aligns with the idea of being enveloped in darkness or distress.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey a sense of gloom or lack of clarity, often in a prophetic or poetic context. The imagery associated with "mu'aph" can be linked to the absence of light, both physically and metaphorically, indicating a period of trial or tribulation.
• The concept of darkness in biblical literature frequently symbolizes spiritual blindness or the absence of divine guidance. Thus, "mu'aph" can be understood as a state where one is devoid of insight or direction, emphasizing the need for divine intervention or revelation to dispel the obscurity.

מוּעָף֮ מועף mū‘āp̄ mū·‘āp̄ muAfInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts