Definition: The phrase "allophanates" originates from the Bible, specifically in Isaiah 2:4 where it describes the dispersion of the inhabitants of an alien nation: "Then said he to them, O ye men of Judah, O ye children of Israel, for I have heard thee saying, Lo, we will go into Egypt, and be carried away captive. Then shall we go into the land that I am going to give you: there, thy fathers, they shall not be able to deliver us out of their hand. In this verse, "allophanates" is a reference to the dispersion of people from one place to another as a result of the Israelites' expulsion from Egypt. It is often used metaphorically for the loss or upheaval that occurs during a move from one place to another, especially when there are not enough resources or allies to support the journey. The Hebrew word "allophanates" (also written as al-phonat) is derived from the Greek "al-phonato," which means "to disperse." In this context, it suggests that many people or groups were scattered or dispersed without a clear destination. The phrase might also be interpreted as indicating the loss of territory or homeland as a result of the displacement.