### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **nephets**, represented by `{{H5311}}`, denotes a **storm** or **scattering**. It appears **1 times** across **1 unique verses** in the Bible, making its sole appearance highly significant. Its base definition suggests a storm that is notable for its dispersing effect, tying the natural phenomenon directly to an action of forceful distribution.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single use of `{{H5311}}` is found within a powerful description of divine judgment in [[Isaiah 30:30]]. In this verse, the LORD `{{H3068}}` reveals His power through a series of overwhelming phenomena. The **scattering** `{{H5311}}` is part of a dramatic display that includes the Lord's glorious **voice** `{{H6963}}` to be heard `{{H8085}}`, the **lighting down** `{{H5183}}` of His **arm** `{{H2220}}`, the **indignation** `{{H2197}}` of His **anger** `{{H639}}`, a devouring fire with **flame** `{{H3851}}`, and a **tempest** `{{H2230}}`.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words in its immediate context clarify the nature of this scattering:
* `{{H2230}}` **zerem** (a gush of water; flood, overflowing, shower, storm, tempest): Used in the same verse as `{{H5311}}`, this word reinforces the theme of a powerful storm. It is used elsewhere to describe God as a refuge from the **storm** [[Isaiah 25:4]] and as an **overflowing** of water during a divine manifestation [[Habakkuk 3:10]].
* `{{H2220}}` **zᵉrôwaʻ** (the arm... force; ...power, strength): The **scattering** is a direct result of the "lighting down of his **arm**" [[Isaiah 30:30]]. This term consistently represents God's might and power, whether in creation [[Jeremiah 32:17]] or in protecting the righteous [[Psalms 37:17]].
* `{{H2197}}` **zaʻaph** (anger; indignation, rage(-ing), wrath): This word provides the emotional context for the divine act of **scattering**. The storm in [[Isaiah 30:30]] is an expression of God's **indignation**. The term is also used to describe the **rage** of a king [[Proverbs 19:12]] and the ceasing of a **raging** sea [[Jonah 1:15]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H5311}}` is concentrated in its singular, vivid appearance.
* **Divine Judgment:** The primary context for `{{H5311}}` is the execution of God's judgment. The **scattering** is a tool used by the LORD `{{H3068}}` to demonstrate His power against opposition, alongside tempest and fire [[Isaiah 30:30]].
* **Manifestation of Power:** The act of **scattering** is presented as a visible display of God's strength, revealed through the "lighting down of his **arm** `{{H2220}}`" [[Isaiah 30:30]]. God's arm is a recurring symbol of his ability to act decisively in the world [[Jeremiah 32:17]].
* **Expression of Divine Anger:** The storm-like **scattering** is explicitly linked to the **indignation** `{{H2197}}` and **anger** `{{H639}}` of the LORD [[Isaiah 30:30]], illustrating that such natural forces can be instruments of divine wrath.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H5311}}` is a rare but potent term for a violent, dispersive **storm**. Its singular appearance in Scripture is packed with theological meaning, depicting a specific element of divine judgment. It functions within a cluster of terms describing God's awesome power, where the **scattering** is the result of His mighty **arm** `{{H2220}}` acting in righteous **indignation** `{{H2197}}`. This single verse [[Isaiah 30:30]] solidifies its meaning as a powerful manifestation of God's authoritative response.
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