Definition and Meaning:
The term "paler" is not directly found as a standalone word in the Bible. However, it is often associated with descriptions of color, complexion, or appearance, particularly in the context of fear, illness, or death. The concept of becoming "paler" can be understood as a physical manifestation of an emotional or spiritual state.

Biblical Context:
While the specific word "paler" does not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the idea of losing color or becoming pale is present in various passages. This change in appearance is frequently linked to fear, distress, or divine judgment.

Scriptural References:

1. Fear and Distress:
In the Bible, becoming pale is often a reaction to fear or distress. For example, in Daniel 5:6, during Belshazzar's feast, the king's face turns pale when he sees the mysterious handwriting on the wall: "Then the king’s face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together."

2. Divine Judgment:
The imagery of paleness is also used in prophetic literature to describe the effects of divine judgment. In Jeremiah 30:6, the prophet describes a time of great distress: "Ask now, and see: Can a male give birth? Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor, and every face turned pale?"

3. Illness and Death:
Paleness can also be associated with illness or impending death. In the context of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, Revelation 6:8 describes a pale horse: "Then I looked and saw a pale horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. They were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth."

Theological Implications:
The concept of becoming paler in the Bible often serves as a metaphor for the human response to divine intervention or the presence of God. It reflects the frailty and vulnerability of humanity when confronted with the divine or the supernatural. The physical reaction of turning pale underscores the seriousness of the situation, whether it be fear of judgment, the reality of sin, or the approach of death.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In ancient Near Eastern cultures, physical appearance was often seen as a reflection of one's inner state. A pale complexion could indicate not only physical illness but also emotional or spiritual turmoil. This understanding is consistent with the biblical portrayal of paleness as a response to fear, awe, or divine encounters.

Conclusion:
While the term "paler" itself is not explicitly used in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout the scriptures as a powerful symbol of human reaction to fear, judgment, and the divine. It serves as a reminder of the profound impact that spiritual and emotional experiences can have on the physical body.8133. shena -- to change
... to shana Definition to change NASB Word Usage altered (1), change (1), changed
(5), changes (1), damaged (1), different (5), grew even paler (1), grew pale (2 ...
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All the Bells were Ringing the Angelus. ...
... Round him and above him surged the flood of rich and dulcet harmony,"the sunset
light through the blue and red stained-glass windows grew paler and paler ...
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Outward Bound
... to and fro on the surface, probably Noctilucae; the others (what they may be we
could not guess at first) showed patches of soft diffused light, paler than the ...
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I did not See Diamond for a Week or So after This...
... Then he was silent, but, I confess, appeared more thoughtful than satisfied.
The next time I saw him, he looked paler than usual. ...
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Fac-Similes
... The heavier upper writing in two columns (cursive) is a translation from Ephraem
the Syrian. The paler underneath is the Greek text. No. (5). PLATE IV. ...
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Psalm 148:3. SM Universal Praise.
... abroad. 2 Thou sun with golden beams, And moon with paler rays; Ye starry
lights, ye twinkling flames, Shine to your Maker's praise. ...
/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 148 3 0 s m universal.htm

LMHM Williams. God in Nature.
... 2 Or when, in paler tints arrayed, The evening slowly spreads her shade, That soothing
shade, that grateful gloom, Can, more than day's enlivening bloom, Still ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/86 l m h m.htm

Tarry with Me, O My Savior
... And the night is drawing nigh. Deeper, deeper grow the shadows,. Paler now the glowing
west,. Swift the night of death advances; Shall it be the night of rest? ...
/.../daily prayer evening 31 tarry.htm

Psalm 148 Universal Praise.
... And sound his name abroad. Thou sun with golden beams,. And moon with paler rays;
Ye starry lights, ye twinkling flames,. Shine to your Maker's praise. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 148 universal praise.htm

Society Soon Learned the News of the Countess Hermenstein's ...
... During his sojourn in Rome, he had grown thinner and paler, and the fine, spiritual
delicacy of his features had become more intensified, while his clear blue ...
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Whether the Adornment of Women is Devoid of Mortal Sin?
... Wherefore Augustine says (Ep. ccxlv ad Possid.): "To dye oneself with paints in
order to have a rosier or a paler complexion is a lying counterfeit. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the adornment of women.htm

Paler (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Paler (1 Occurrence). Daniel 5:9 Then was king
Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face was changed in ...
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Paleness (3 Occurrences)

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Pales (1 Occurrence)

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Porpoise (14 Occurrences)
... Americana). The color is dusky or blackish above, paler beneath. They are
closely allied to the dolphins, but have a shorter snout. ...
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Shade (67 Occurrences)
... See Def. 1, above. 8. (n.) Degree or variation of color, as darker or
lighter, stronger or paler; as, a delicate shade of pink. ...
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Serpent (40 Occurrences)
... larke as the black snake. It is uniformly reddish brown above, paler below.
Another is Psammophis schokari. Arabic an-nashshab, "the ...
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