Biblica Analytica
H4588 Hebrew

מָעוּף

ma.uph

gloom

Lexicon Entry

Definition
gloom
Transliteration
ma.uph
Strong's Number
H4588
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Light & Darkness

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word מָעוּף (ma.uph) is defined as "gloom." It belongs to the semantic domain of Light & Darkness, indicating its relation to conditions of visibility and illumination. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible suggests that its meaning may be quite specific, although we cannot determine its exact context or connotation based on this information alone. Given its definition and semantic domain, the word מָעוּף (ma.uph) is likely to describe a state of obscurity or a lack of light. This could manifest as a literal absence of sunlight or as a figurative absence of clarity or understanding. As a rare word with a single occurrence in the Bible, further analysis depends on understanding its specific context and usage. However, based on its definition and semantic domain, we can conclude that the word מָעוּף (ma.uph) is a term that refers to gloom or a state of obscurity.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4588
Lemma
מָעוּף
Transliteration
ma.uph
Definition
gloom
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text