Lexicon aphar: Dust, ashes, earth, ground, powder Original Word: עָפַר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast dust : a primitive root: meaning either to be gray or perhaps rather to pulverize; used only as denominative from aphar, to be dust -- cast (dust). see HEBREW aphar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from aphar Definition to throw dust NASB Translation threw (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָפַר] verb denominative Pi`el וְעִמַּר בֶּעָפָר 2 Samuel 16:13 and kept dusting (him) with dust (throwing [lumps of] dry earth at him). II. עפר (√ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5522 • χοῦς (chous): dust, earth Usage: The verb עָפַר (ʿāphar) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of becoming dust or being covered with dust. It is often used metaphorically to signify humility, mortality, or insignificance, as dust is a common symbol for these concepts in biblical literature. Context: The Hebrew verb עָפַר (ʿāphar) is a primitive root that primarily conveys the idea of dust or being dusty. In the biblical context, dust is often associated with the earth, mortality, and the transient nature of human life. The term is used in various passages to illustrate the humble origins and eventual return of humans to the earth. For example, in Genesis 3:19, the phrase "for dust you are and to dust you shall return" underscores the mortality of humankind. The verb can also imply a state of humility or abasement, as seen in expressions of repentance or mourning where individuals cover themselves with dust or ashes. In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of עָפַר (ʿāphar) can be found in contexts that emphasize the frailty and humility of human existence. Forms and Transliterations וְעִפַּ֖ר ועפר veipPar wə‘ippar wə·‘ip·parLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 16:13 HEB: בָּֽאֲבָנִים֙ לְעֻמָּת֔וֹ וְעִפַּ֖ר בֶּעָפָֽר׃ פ NAS: and cast stones and threw dust at him. KJV: stones at him, and cast dust. INT: stones parallel and threw dust 1 Occurrence |
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young of mountain-goat, Late Hebrew עוֺפֶר young of animals). 
