עֲלָטָה
a.la.tah (H5939)
darkness
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "עֲלָטָה" (H5939) is primarily translated as "darkness". This word appears 4 times in the Bible, indicating its relevance to the themes of Light and Darkness. In its semantic domain, "darkness" is associated with the absence of light. However, without additional context, we can't determine if "עֲלָטָה" is literal darkness or a metaphorical concept. Given its relatively limited occurrences in the Bible, it is possible that "עֲלָטָה" was used to emphasize a specific point or atmosphere in a particular passage, rather than describing an abstract concept. Further analysis of its usage contexts is needed to understand its significance.
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It came to pass that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold, a smoking furnace and a flaming torch passed between these pieces.
In their sight you shall bear it on your shoulder, and carry it out in the dark. You shall cover your face, so that you don’t see the land, for I have set you for a sign to the house of Israel.”
I did so as I was commanded. I brought out my stuff by day, as stuff for moving, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my hand. I brought it out in the dark, and bore it on my shoulder in their sight.
“ ‘The prince who is among them will bear on his shoulder in the dark, and will go out. They will dig through the wall to carry things out that way. He will cover his face, because he will not see the land with his eyes.