Strong's H5890 · Hebrew
עֵיפָה
ʻêyphâh · /ay-faw'/
Number
H5890
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עֵיפָה
Transliteration
ʻêyphâh
Pronunciation
ay-faw'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
obscurity (as if from covering)
KJV: darkness.
Root / derivation: feminine from H5774 (עוּף);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֵיפָה across 2 verses.
darkness2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5890 (ʻêyphâh) mean?
obscurity (as if from covering)
How many times does H5890 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5890 (עֵיפָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “darkness.”
How is ʻêyphâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5890 is rendered as “darkness” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֵיפָה come from?
feminine from H5774 (עוּף);