עֲלָטָה

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hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences2 books4 verses

Definition

feminine from an unused root meaning to cover; dusk
Traditional renderings: dark, twilight.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עֲלָטָה:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Genesis 15:17וַעֲלָטָ֖ה · and darkness
    When the sun had set and darkness had fallen, behold, a smoking firepot and a flaming torch appeared and passed between the halves of the carcasses.
  2. Ezekiel 12:6בָּעֲלָטָ֣ה · at dusk
    And as they watch, lift your bags to your shoulder and take them out at dusk; cover your face so that you cannot see the land. For I have made you a sign to the house of Israel.”
  3. Ezekiel 12:7בָּעֲלָטָ֥ה · at dusk
    So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my bags for exile by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulder as they watched.
  4. Ezekiel 12:12בָּעֲלָטָ֣ה · And at dusk
    And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land.