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קַדְרוּת (qad.rut)

qad.rut

darkness

H6940 · Hebrew · Old Testament · 1 verses

H:N-F

Quick Reference

Language
Biblical Hebrew
Testament
Old Testament
Occurrences
1 verses
Root
—
Part of speech
H:N-F

Word Overview

The Hebrew noun qad.rut denotes a state of deep darkness or gloom. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 50:3, where it describes the conditions surrounding the creation of light on the first day. The word conveys more than simple absence of light; it suggests a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.

Its usage here links the act of creation with the prior state of chaos and obscurity. By placing this term in the mouth of the servant who speaks for God, the text emphasizes that even the initial darkness was under divine control. The word serves as a backdrop against which God’s power to bring forth light is displayed.

Translators often render it "darkness" or "gloom," capturing the sense of a thick, shadowy environment. This single occurrence highlights how Scripture uses physical conditions to illustrate spiritual realities, showing that darkness is not an independent force but part of the created order subject to God’s word.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

The word qad.rut appears only once in Scripture, in Isaiah 50:3. It describes a heavy, oppressive darkness that covers the heavens like sackcloth. This is not merely the absence of light, but a tangible weight of gloom.

For your faith, this offers comfort. Even in seasons where you feel surrounded by shadow or confusion, God remains sovereign. He speaks into that darkness and brings order. You are never outside His control, even when the path ahead seems obscured.

This single verse reminds us that light follows darkness by divine command, not by accident. Your current struggles do not define your future. God’s word has power to pierce through any gloom you face today.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

  • darkness1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

  • קַדְר֑וּת1×

Key Verses

  • Isaiah 50:3
    I clothe the heavens with blackness. I make sackcloth their covering.”

    This verse uses qad.rut to describe the heavens being clothed in blackness, showing God's sovereignty over even the most oppressive darkness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does qad.rut mean in the Bible?

Qad.rut is a Hebrew noun meaning deep darkness or gloom. It appears only once in Isaiah 50:3, describing a heavy, oppressive atmosphere that covers the heavens.

Why is this word significant?

Its single occurrence highlights God's power to bring light out of chaos. It shows that even the darkest conditions are under His control and subject to His word.

How is it different from other words for darkness?

While other Hebrew words simply mean night or absence of light, qad.rut conveys a sense of weight and oppression. It suggests a thick, shadowy environment that feels burdensome.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)