"a cloud, Mt. 17:5; 24:30; 26:64"
Definition and meaning
a cloud, Mt. 17:5; 24:30; 26:64
In the original Greek the word is written: νεφέλη
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of nephele (G3507) across the King James Bible.
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.
And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
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Common questions
Strong's G3507 (nephele) is a Greek word that means: a cloud, Mt. 17:5; 24:30; 26:64 It appears 22 times in the King James Bible.
The word nephele (G3507) appears 22 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3507 is nephele, a Greek word defined as: a cloud, Mt. 17:5; 24:30; 26:64. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
nephele is a Greek word found in the New Testament.