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γνόφος
gnophos
G1105
G:N-M Greek

darkness

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Gnophos denotes the dark setting named alongside blazing fire, gloom, and tempest in Hebrews 12:18.

The attested use names darkness within a scene of tangible, alarming phenomena: blazing fire, gloom, and tempest in Hebrews 12:18.

Senses in use

  1. Darkness amid a fearful scene · dominant

    In Hebrews 12:18, the dative singular masculine form occurs in a list of things not approached, alongside blazing fire, gloom, and a tempest. The APB renders the verse with “darkness” in that sequence.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 12:18, the APB includes “darkness” among blazing fire, gloom, and a tempest. This wording confirms the verse’s scene rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.

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