Greek · G3509 · unreviewed

νέφος

A cloud

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νέφος G3509
Pronunciation néphos

What does νέφος (néphos) mean in the Bible?

νέφος (néphos) is a Greek word meaning "a cloud". νέφος, -ους, τό [in LXX for עָב, שַׁחַק, עָנַן ;] a mass of clouds, a cloud (cf.

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Meaning

a cloud
Extended definition

Dense multitude of people, evoking cloud imagery for overwhelming crowds surrounding believers.

a mass of clouds, a cloud (cf. νεφέλη); metaphorically as in Hom., Hdt., al.), of a dense throng: Heb.12:1.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

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Accusative · Singular · Neuter Heb 12:1
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