3507. nephelé

Lexicon

nephelé: Cloud

Original Word: νεφέλη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: nephelé
Pronunciation: neh-FEH-lay
Phonetic Spelling: (nef-el'-ay)
Definition: Cloud
Meaning: a cloud.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cloud.

From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud -- cloud.

see GREEK nephos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nephos
Definition
a cloud
NASB Translation
cloud (18), clouds (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3507: νεφέλη

νεφέλη, νεφέλης, ἡ (νέφος) (from Homer down), the Sept. especially for עָנָן, but also for עָב and שַׁחַק; a cloud: (νεφέλη φωτεινή, Matthew 17:5); Matthew 24:30; Matthew 26:64; Mark 9:7; Mark 13:26; Mark 14:62; Luke 9:34; Luke 12:54; Luke 21:27; Acts 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; 2 Peter 2:17 (Rec.); Jude 1:12; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 10:1; Revelation 11:12; Revelation 14:14ff; of that cloud in which Jehovah is said (Exodus 13:21f, etc.) to have gone before the Israelites on their march through the wilderness, and which Paul represents as spread over them (ὑπό τῇ νεφέλην ἦσαν, cf. Psalm 104:39 (); Wis. 10:17): 1 Corinthians 10:1f. (Synonym: see νέφος.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root word νέφος (néphos), meaning "cloud."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 6051 עָנָן (ʿānān): A Hebrew word for cloud, often used in the Old Testament to describe the physical clouds and the divine presence, similar to the Greek νεφέλη.
• 7834 שַׁחַק (shachaq): Another Hebrew term for cloud, used in poetic and prophetic contexts, emphasizing the majesty and transcendence of God.

Usage: The term νεφέλη appears in the New Testament to describe literal clouds in the sky, as well as symbolic clouds representing divine presence or eschatological events.

Context: The Greek word νεφέλη (nephélē) is used in the New Testament to denote both physical and symbolic clouds. In a literal sense, it refers to the natural phenomenon of clouds in the sky. However, its more profound theological significance is found in its symbolic use, where it often represents the presence and glory of God.

In the Old Testament, clouds frequently symbolize God's presence, as seen in the pillar of cloud that guided the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21). This imagery carries over into the New Testament, where νεφέλη is used in key theological contexts. For instance, during the Transfiguration of Jesus, a bright cloud (νεφέλη) overshadowed the disciples, and a voice from the cloud declared Jesus as God's beloved Son (Matthew 17:5, BSB). This event underscores the divine approval and presence associated with Jesus.

Additionally, νεφέλη is used in eschatological passages, such as in the description of Christ's return. In Acts 1:9, Jesus is taken up into heaven, and a cloud receives Him out of the disciples' sight, signifying His ascension and the promise of His return in like manner. Revelation 1:7 (BSB) also speaks of Jesus coming with the clouds, a powerful image of His second coming and the fulfillment of divine prophecy.

The use of νεφέλη in these contexts highlights the multifaceted role of clouds as both natural phenomena and profound symbols of divine interaction with humanity. They serve as a reminder of God's guidance, presence, and the ultimate hope of Christ's return.

Forms and Transliterations

νεφελαι νεφέλαι νεφελαις νεφέλαις νεφέλας νέφελας νεφελη νεφέλη νεφέλῃ νεφελην νεφέλην νεφελης νεφέλης νεφελων νεφελών νεφελῶν nephelai nephélai nephelais nephélais nephele nephelē nephéle nephélē nephélei nephélēi nephelen nephelēn nephélen nephélēn nepheles nephelēs nephéles nephélēs nephelon nephelôn nephelōn nephelō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 17:5 N-NFS
GRK: λαλοῦντος ἰδοὺ νεφέλη φωτεινὴ ἐπεσκίασεν
NAS: a bright cloud overshadowed
KJV: a bright cloud overshadowed
INT: was speaking behold a cloud bright overshadowed

Matthew 17:5 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης λέγουσα Οὗτός
NAS: a voice out of the cloud said,
KJV: out of the cloud, which said,
INT: out of the cloud saying This

Matthew 24:30 N-GFP
GRK: ἐπὶ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ
NAS: COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY
KJV: coming in the clouds of heaven with
INT: on the clouds of heaven

Matthew 26:64 N-GFP
GRK: ἐπὶ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ
NAS: and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN.
KJV: coming in the clouds of heaven.
INT: on the clouds of heaven

Mark 9:7 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἐγένετο νεφέλη ἐπισκιάζουσα αὐτοῖς
NAS: Then a cloud formed, overshadowing
KJV: there was a cloud that overshadowed
INT: And there came a cloud overshadowing them

Mark 9:7 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης Οὗτός ἐστιν
NAS: came out of the cloud, This
KJV: came out of the cloud, saying, This
INT: out of the cloud This is

Mark 13:26 N-DFP
GRK: ἐρχόμενον ἐν νεφέλαις μετὰ δυνάμεως
NAS: COMING IN CLOUDS with great
KJV: coming in the clouds with great
INT: coming in clouds with power

Mark 14:62 N-GFP
GRK: μετὰ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ
NAS: and COMING WITH THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN.
KJV: coming in the clouds of heaven.
INT: with the clouds of the heaven

Luke 9:34 N-NFS
GRK: λέγοντος ἐγένετο νεφέλη καὶ ἐπεσκίαζεν
NAS: this, a cloud formed
KJV: there came a cloud, and
INT: as he was saying came a cloud and overshadowed

Luke 9:34 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν νεφέλην
NAS: as they entered the cloud.
KJV: entered into the cloud.
INT: into the cloud

Luke 9:35 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης λέγουσα Οὗτός
NAS: came out of the cloud, saying,
KJV: a voice out of the cloud, saying, This
INT: out of the cloud saying This

Luke 12:54 N-AFS
GRK: ἴδητε τὴν νεφέλην ἀνατέλλουσαν ἐπὶ
NAS: you see a cloud rising
KJV: When ye see a cloud rise out of
INT: you see a cloud rising up from

Luke 21:27 N-DFS
GRK: ἐρχόμενον ἐν νεφέλῃ μετὰ δυνάμεως
NAS: COMING IN A CLOUD with power
KJV: coming in a cloud with power
INT: coming in a cloud with power

Acts 1:9 N-NFS
GRK: ἐπήρθη καὶ νεφέλη ὑπέλαβεν αὐτὸν
NAS: up while they were looking on, and a cloud received
KJV: and a cloud received
INT: he was taken up and a cloud hid him

1 Corinthians 10:1 N-AFS
GRK: ὑπὸ τὴν νεφέλην ἦσαν καὶ
NAS: under the cloud and all
KJV: were under the cloud, and all
INT: under the cloud were and

1 Corinthians 10:2 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ νεφέλῃ καὶ ἐν
NAS: into Moses in the cloud and in the sea;
KJV: Moses in the cloud and in
INT: in the cloud and in

1 Thessalonians 4:17 N-DFP
GRK: ἁρπαγησόμεθα ἐν νεφέλαις εἰς ἀπάντησιν
NAS: up together with them in the clouds to meet
KJV: them in the clouds, to meet
INT: will be caught away in [the] clouds for [the] meeting

Jude 1:12 N-NFP
GRK: ἑαυτοὺς ποιμαίνοντες νεφέλαι ἄνυδροι ὑπὸ
NAS: for themselves; clouds without water,
KJV: without fear: clouds [they are] without water,
INT: themselves shepherding clouds without water by

Revelation 1:7 N-GFP
GRK: μετὰ τῶν νεφελῶν καὶ ὄψεται
NAS: HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, and every
KJV: he cometh with clouds; and every
INT: with the clouds and will see

Revelation 10:1 N-AFS
GRK: οὐρανοῦ περιβεβλημένον νεφέλην καὶ ἡ
NAS: clothed with a cloud; and the rainbow
KJV: clothed with a cloud: and
INT: heaven clothed with a cloud and a

Revelation 11:12 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ νεφέλῃ καὶ ἐθεώρησαν
NAS: up into heaven in the cloud, and their enemies
KJV: heaven in a cloud; and their
INT: in the cloud and beheld

Revelation 14:14 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἰδοὺ νεφέλη λευκή καὶ
NAS: a white cloud, and sitting
KJV: behold a white cloud, and upon
INT: and behold a cloud white and

Revelation 14:14 N-AFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τὴν νεφέλην καθήμενον ὅμοιον
NAS: and sitting on the cloud [was] one like
KJV: and upon the cloud [one] sat like
INT: upon the cloud [one] sitting like

Revelation 14:15 N-GFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῆς νεφέλης Πέμψον τὸ
NAS: to Him who sat on the cloud, Put
KJV: on the cloud, Thrust in
INT: on the cloud Send the

Revelation 14:16 N-GFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῆς νεφέλης τὸ δρέπανον
NAS: He who sat on the cloud swung
KJV: he that sat on the cloud thrust in his
INT: upon the cloud the sickle

Strong's Greek 3507
25 Occurrences

νεφέλαι — 1 Occ.
νεφέλαις — 2 Occ.
νεφέλη — 8 Occ.
νεφέλην — 5 Occ.
νεφέλης — 5 Occ.
νεφελῶν — 4 Occ.