The term "cool" in the context of the Bible is not directly associated with the modern understanding of the word, which often refers to something fashionable or trendy. Instead, "cool" in the biblical sense is more closely related to temperature or a refreshing state, often used to describe a time of day or a condition that provides relief from heat.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 3:8 : "Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden." This passage is one of the most direct references to "cool" in the Bible. Here, "the cool of the day" suggests a time, likely in the evening, when the temperature is more pleasant, and God would walk in the Garden of Eden. This setting implies a time of fellowship and communion with God, highlighting the intimacy and peace that characterized the pre-fall relationship between God and humanity.

2. Proverbs 25:13 : "Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters." While the word "cool" is not used directly, the imagery of coldness during harvest time conveys a sense of refreshment and relief, akin to the concept of coolness. This proverb emphasizes the value of reliability and the refreshing impact of a faithful messenger.

Theological Implications:

The use of "cool" in Genesis 3:8 can be seen as symbolic of the tranquility and harmony that existed between God and humanity before the fall. The "cool of the day" represents a time when Adam and Eve could enjoy God's presence without fear or shame. This imagery is often used to illustrate the peace and rest that believers can find in a relationship with God, even after the fall, through redemption in Christ.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In the ancient Near Eastern context, the "cool of the day" would have been a significant time for rest and reflection, especially in a hot climate. This time of day would allow for a break from labor and an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of creation. The biblical narrative uses this setting to underscore the ideal state of creation and the intended relationship between God and humanity.

Practical Application:

For believers today, the concept of "cool" as seen in the Bible can serve as a reminder of the importance of seeking times of rest and communion with God. Just as the cool of the day provided a setting for fellowship in the Garden of Eden, Christians are encouraged to find moments of spiritual refreshment and renewal in their daily lives. This can be achieved through prayer, meditation on Scripture, and worship, fostering a deeper connection with God and a sense of peace amidst life's challenges.1. (superl.) Moderately cold; between warm and cold; lacking in warmth; producing or promoting coolness.

2. (superl.) Not ardent, warm, fond, or passionate; not hasty; deliberate; exercising self-control; self-possessed; dispassionate; indifferent; as, a cool lover; a cool debater.

3. (superl.) Not retaining heat; light; as, a cool dress.

4. (superl.) Manifesting coldness or dislike; chilling; apathetic; as, a cool manner.

5. (superl.) Quietly impudent; negligent of propriety in matters of minor importance, either ignorantly or willfully; presuming and selfish; audacious; as, cool behavior.

6. (superl.) Applied facetiously, in a vague sense, to a sum of money, commonly as if to give emphasis to the largeness of the amount.

7. (n.) A moderate state of cold; coolness; -- said of the temperature of the air between hot and cold; as, the cool of the day; the cool of the morning or evening.

8. (v. t.) To make cool or cold; to reduce the temperature of; as, ice cools water.

9. (v. t.) To moderate the heat or excitement of; to allay, as passion of any kind; to calm; to moderate.

10. (v. i.) To become less hot; to lose heat.

11. (v. i.) To lose the heat of excitement or passion; to become more moderate.

COOL

kool (ruach, "wind"; katapsucho, "to cool down"): "Cool of the day" (Genesis 3:8, margin "wind"), when the evening breeze has tempered the heat of the day, enabling Orientals to walk abroad. "Cool my tongue" (Luke 16:24), a phrase reflecting the Jewish notion that Abraham had power to rescue his descendants from the fires of Hades.

2711. katapsucho -- to cool
... to cool. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katapsucho Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-ap-soo'-kho) Short Definition: I cool, refresh Definition: I cool, refresh. ...
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5594. psucho -- to breathe, blow, to make cool
... to breathe, blow, to make cool. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: psucho Phonetic
Spelling: (psoo'-kho) Short Definition: I cool, grow cold Definition: I ...
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404. anapsucho -- to refresh
... 404 (from 303 , "/completing a process" which intensifies 5594 , "cool by blowing") --
properly, bring cooling (reviving, with fresh air); (figuratively) bring ...
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5593. psuchros -- cold
... cold. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: psuchros Phonetic Spelling:
(psoo-chros') Short Definition: cold, cold-hearted Definition: cool, cold; fig: ...
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7119. qar -- cool
... cool. Transliteration: qar Phonetic Spelling: (kar) Short Definition: cold. Word
Origin from qarar Definition cool NASB Word Usage cold (2), who has a cool (1). ...
/hebrew/7119.htm - 6k

7307. ruach -- breath, wind, spirit
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition breath, wind, spirit NASB Word Usage
air (2), anger (1), blast (2), breath (31), breathless* (1), cool (1), courage ...
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4747. meqerah -- coolness
... coolness. Transliteration: meqerah Phonetic Spelling: (mek-ay-raw') Short Definition:
cool. Word Origin from qarar Definition coolness NASB Word Usage cool (2). ...
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6315. puach -- to breathe, blow
... root Definition to breathe, blow NASB Word Usage blow (1), breathe (1), cool (2),
hastens (1), longs (1), set a aflame (1), snorts (1), speaks (1), tells (2 ...
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A Cool Retreat.
... Homily IV. Chapter X."A Cool Retreat. And a certain one amongst
them"a rich man, and possessing a garden of evergreen plants ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter x a cool retreat.htm

By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCLI By cool Siloam's shady rill. How sweet
the lily grows! ... Is upward drawn to GOD. By cool Siloam's shady rill. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccli by cool siloams shady.htm

By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Catechism 351. By cool Siloam's shady rill. CM ... Reginald
Heber, 1812. By cool Siloam's shady rill. How fair the lily grows! ...
/.../catechism 351 by cool siloams.htm

The Prince Returns
... At times the boy, with the exquisite beauty of sleep on his heavy lids, would creep
over from his vigil at the door and lay his cool hand on the sick man's ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xii the prince returns.htm

Songs from 'the Water-Babies'
... Clear and cool, clear and cool, By laughing shallow, and dreaming pool; Cool and
clear, cool and clear, By shining shingle, and foaming wear; Under the crag ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/songs from the water-babies.htm

God Still Sifting.
... They are cool all the time; cool as icebergs at the North Pole; cool from the topmost
layer of hair to the bottommost cuticle"about certain things. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/god still sifting.htm

The Forgotten Preacher.
... road. Clear cool water it is. ... preacher. The crowd's getting the water, sweet
cool refreshing water of life, direct from the fountain. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the forgotten preacher.htm

A Libation to Jehovah
... that girded him, the privations to which he was exposed, were all forgotten, and
he longed for one more draught of the water that tasted so cool and sweet to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a libation to jehovah.htm

Whether God the Trinity Indiscriminately Appeared to the Fathers ...
... of its reading sounds in this sense, especially in that which is written, that Adam
heard the voice of the Lord God, walking in the garden in the cool of the ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 10whether god the trinity.htm

An Exhortation to virtue -- and Particularly Upon the Passage...
... An exhortation to virtue"and particularly upon the passage, "God was walking in
Paradise in the cool of the day:""and again on the subject of abstaining ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily viii an exhortation to.htm

Cool (8 Occurrences)
... superl.) Not ardent, warm, fond, or passionate; not hasty; deliberate; exercising
self-control; self-possessed; dispassionate; indifferent; as, a cool lover; a ...
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Dew (35 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) Moisture from the atmosphere condensed
by cool bodies upon their surfaces, particularly at night. ...
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Quench (14 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering. 3. (vi) To become extinguished;
to go out; to become calm or cool. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ...
/q/quench.htm - 12k

Sober (18 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Not mad or insane; not wild, visionary, or heated with passion; exercising
cool, dispassionate reason; self-controlled; self-possessed. ...
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Shadows (11 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Song of Songs 2:17 Until the day is cool, and the shadows flee away,
turn, my beloved, and be like a roe or a young hart on the mountains of Bether. ...
/s/shadows.htm - 9k

Cold (25 Occurrences)
... is to have "no covering in the cold" (Job 24:7). 4. Cold Grateful in Summer: In
the heat of the long summer, the shadow of a rock or the cool of evening is ...
/c/cold.htm - 18k

Wind (180 Occurrences)
... layers of the atmosphere. If the temperature reached is cool enough the
cloud condenses and rain falls. Elijah looked toward the ...
/w/wind.htm - 45k

Breathe (17 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 2:17 Until the day be cool, and the shadows flee away, Turn, my beloved,
and be thou like a roe or a young hart Upon the mountains of Bether. ...
/b/breathe.htm - 15k

Roof (55 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Judges 3:20 And Ehud came to him, as he was sitting
alone in his cool roof chamber. And Ehud said, "I have ...
/r/roof.htm - 24k

Heat (104 Occurrences)
... There is no rain from May to October, and scarcely a cloud in the sky to cool
the air or to screen off the burning vertical rays of the sun. ...
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