עָרִיף (a.riph)
a.riph
cloud
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 ariph denotes a cloud or mist, appearing only once in the entire Old Testament at Isaiah 5:30. In this specific context, it describes the darkening sky that signals impending judgment, creating an atmosphere of dread and obscurity.
Its sole occurrence links the visual phenomenon of gathering clouds directly to divine action. The prophet uses this imagery to illustrate how the Lord’s anger will manifest as a sudden, overwhelming darkness that frightens the people, much like a storm cloud blocking out the light.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word ariph appears only once in Scripture, found in Isaiah 5:30. It describes the darkening sky that signals impending judgment. This imagery creates an atmosphere of dread and obscurity, linking the visual phenomenon of gathering clouds directly to divine action.
When we face seasons of uncertainty, this verse reminds us that God is sovereign over all things, even the darkest moments. The light being darkened in its clouds does not mean abandonment, but rather a profound encounter with His holiness and justice. It invites us to trust in His wisdom when our understanding is limited.
May you find peace in knowing that no darkness is beyond His reach. His presence remains constant, offering hope and guidance through every trial. Let this truth anchor your heart in times of confusion or fear.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- by/ clouds/ its1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בַּ/עֲרִיפֶֽי/הָ\׃\ \פ1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 5:30
They will roar against them in that day like the roaring of the sea. If one looks to the land, behold, darkness and distress. The light is darkened in its clouds.
This verse uniquely uses ariph to describe how the light is darkened in its clouds, symbolizing divine judgment and obscurity.