Vapor
NatureWhat is the meaning of Vapor in the Bible?
Vapor denotes the gaseous state of water, encompassing both invisible moisture rising from the earth or sea and visible mist or fog. This concept appears in biblical texts such as Job 36:27, Genesis 2:6, and Psalm 135:7, where it describes the atmospheric processes that generate rain and sustain the land.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing vapor as a natural atmospheric phenomenon clarifies biblical descriptions of weather patterns and the hydrological cycle, illustrating the ancient authors' keen observation of environmental processes and their understanding of how rain originates from the earth and sea.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.