נֶ֫פֶץ (ne.phets)
ne.phets
storm
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun nepeṣ describes a driving storm, specifically visualized as the bursting or breaking apart of clouds. Its core meaning captures the sudden, violent release of rain and wind that characterizes such weather events.
Lexical sources note that the word is derived from a root implying a burst or break, which explains its association with the dramatic opening of the heavens. This imagery gives the term a dynamic quality, focusing on the forceful action of nature rather than just the static presence of clouds.
In Scripture, this word appears only once, in Isaiah 30:30. Here it is used in a theophanic context to describe the Lord’s voice and His mighty hand striking down enemies. The storm imagery serves as a powerful metaphor for divine judgment, where the natural force of a driving storm mirrors the unstoppable power of God’s intervention.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word nepeṣ paints a picture of sudden, violent release, like clouds bursting open to unleash a driving storm. In Isaiah 30:30, this imagery describes the Lord’s voice and mighty hand striking down enemies. It is not merely weather; it is divine intervention. The forceful action of nature mirrors God’s unstoppable power when He acts on behalf of justice.
For your faith, this reminds us that God’s presence can be both comforting and awe-inspiring. When life feels chaotic or unjust, remember that the same power that commands the storm serves His purposes. You do not need to understand every detail of His plans; you can trust the character of the One who holds the heavens.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a driving storm1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- נֶ֥פֶץ1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 30:30
Yahweh will cause his glorious voice to be heard, and will show the descent of his arm, with the indignation of his anger and the flame of a devouring fire, with a blast, storm, and hailstones.
This unique occurrence uses nepeṣ to depict Yahweh’s voice and arm striking down enemies, linking the violent release of a storm directly to divine judgment.