עֲלָטָה

ʻălâṭâh · /al-aw-taw'/

Number

H5939

Language

Hebrew

Original word

עֲלָטָה

Transliteration

ʻălâṭâh

Pronunciation

al-aw-taw'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

dusk

KJV: dark, twilight.

Root / derivation: feminine from an unused root meaning to cover;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֲלָטָה across 4 verses.

twilight3×

dark1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 15:17

And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. a burning: Heb. a lamp of fire

Ezekiel3 verses

Ezekiel 12:6

In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel.

Ezekiel 12:7

And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I digged through the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. digged: Heb. digged for me

Ezekiel 12:12

And the prince that is among them shall bear upon his shoulder in the twilight, and shall go forth: they shall dig through the wall to carry out thereby: he shall cover his face, that he see not the ground with his eyes.

Topics that use this word

Prophets Abraham Covenant, the Covenants Sacrifices Vision

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5939 (ʻălâṭâh) mean?

dusk

How many times does H5939 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5939 (עֲלָטָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “twilight.”

How is ʻălâṭâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5939 is rendered as “twilight” (3×), “dark” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עֲלָטָה come from?

feminine from an unused root meaning to cover;