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Lexicon :: Strong's H215 - 'ôr

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אוֹר
Transliteration
'ôr
Pronunciation
ore
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 52

Strong’s Definitions

אוֹר ʼôwr, ore; a primitive root; to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically):—× break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x

The KJV translates Strong's H215 in the following manner: light (19x), shine (14x), enlighten (5x), break of day (1x), fire (1x), give (1x), glorious (1x), kindle (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x
The KJV translates Strong's H215 in the following manner: light (19x), shine (14x), enlighten (5x), break of day (1x), fire (1x), give (1x), glorious (1x), kindle (1x).
  1. to be or become light, shine

    1. (Qal)

      1. to become light (day)

      2. to shine (of the sun)

      3. to become bright

    2. (Niphal)

      1. to be illuminated

      2. to become lighted up

    3. (Hiphil)

      1. to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars)

      2. to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine

      3. to kindle, light (candle, wood)

      4. lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc)

      5. to make shine (of the face)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אוֹר ʼôwr, ore; a primitive root; to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically):—× break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
STRONGS H215: Abbreviations
[אוֺר] 43 verb be or become light (compare Arabic أَوَّرَ enkindle, Aramaic (Nasar.) RvA Aph. illumine, & derivatives in Assyrian) —
Qal Perfect אוֺר Genesis 44:3 + אֹ֫רוּ 1 Samuel 14:29; Imperfect 3rd person feminine plural וַתָּאֹרְנָה 1 Samuel 14:27 Qr; Participle אוֺר Proverbs 4:18 (Ges§ 72 R. 1) Imperative feminine singular א֫וֺרִי Isaiah 60:1; Proverbs 4:18; — become light, shine of sun (especially in early morning) Genesis 44:3 (J) 1 Samuel 29:10; Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 60:1; of eyes (owing to refreshment) 1 Samuel 14:27 (Qr) 29.
Niph. Imperfect וַיֵּאֹר 2 Samuel 2:32; Infinitive לֵאוֺר Job 33:30; Participle נָאוֺר Psalm 76:5 — become lighted up of day-break 2 Samuel 2:32; by light of life, revival Job 33:30; by light of glory, enveloped in light Psalm 76:5.
Hiph. Perfect וְהֵאִיר Exodus 25:37, etc.; Imperfect יָאִיר Job 41:24 +; יָאֵר Numbers 6:25 +; וַיָּ֫אֶר Psalm 118:27 +, etc.; Imperative הָאֵר Psalm 80:20 +, הָאִ֫ירָה Psalm 31:17 +; Infinitive הָאִיר Genesis 1:15 +; Participle מֵאִיר Proverbs 29:13; מְאִירַת Psalm 19:9; מְאִירוֺת Isaiah 27:11
1. give light, of sun, moon & stars Genesis 1:15, 17 (P), of moon Isaiah 60:19; of pillar of fire (followed by ל) Exodus 13:21; Exodus 14:20 (both J E) Psalm 105:39; Nehemiah 9:12, 19; of sacred lamp Exodus 25:37; Numbers 8:2 (both P); figurative of the words of God Psalm 119:130.
2. light up, cause to shine, shine, followed by accusative הֵאִירוּ בְרָקִים תֵּבֵל lightnings lighted up the world Psalm 77:19; Psalm 97:4; absolute הָֹאָרֶץ הֵאִירָה מִכְּבֹדוֺ Ezekiel 43:2; the earth shined with his glory (of theophany); of leviathan, which makes path shine behind him Job 42:24; לַיְלָה כַּיּוֺם יָאִיר night shineth as day Psalm 139:12.
3. light a lamp Psalm 18:29; wood Isaiah 27:11; alter (-fire) Malachi 1:10.
4. lighten, of the eyes, הָאִיר עֵינַיִם, subject י׳, his law, etc. Proverbs 29:13; Psalm 13:4; Psalm 19:9; Ezra 9:8.
5. make shine, of face of God אֵלֶיךָ פָּנָיו י׳ יָאֵר Yahweh make his face shine upon thee Numbers 6:25 (priest's blessing), reappearing Psalm 31:17 (followed by עַל־), Psalm 67:2 (followed by אֶת־), Psalm 80:4; Psalm 80:8; Psalm 80:20 [Psalm 80:19]; Psalm 119:135 (followed by ב), Daniel 9:17 compare Psalm 4:7; without פָּנִים (followed by ל) Psalm 118:27; once, of face of man, Ecclesiastes 8:1 תָּאִיר אָדָם חָכְמַת פָּנָיו the wisdom of a man lighteth up his face.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

1:15; 1:15; 1:17; 44:3; 44:3

Exodus

13:21; 14:20; 25:37; 25:37

Numbers

6:25; 6:25; 8:2

1 Samuel

14:27; 14:27; 14:29; 29:10

2 Samuel

2:32; 2:32

Ezra

9:8

Nehemiah

9:12; 9:19

Job

33:30; 33:30; 41:24

Psalms

4:7; 13:4; 18:29; 19:9; 19:9; 31:17; 31:17; 67:2; 76:5; 76:5; 77:19; 80:4; 80:8; 80:19; 97:4; 105:39; 118:27; 118:27; 119:130; 119:135; 139:12

Proverbs

4:18; 4:18; 4:18; 29:13; 29:13

Ecclesiastes

8:1

Isaiah

27:11; 27:11; 60:1; 60:1; 60:19

Ezekiel

43:2

Daniel

9:17

Malachi

1:10

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H215 matches the Hebrew אוֹר ('ôr),
which occurs 43 times in 43 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:15 -

“They will be lights in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth.” And it was so.

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:17 -

God placed them in the expanse of the sky to provide light on the earth,

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:3 -

At morning light, the men were sent off with their donkeys.

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 13:21 -

The LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to lead them on their way during the day and in a pillar of fire to give them light at night, so that they could travel day or night.

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 14:20 -

It came between the Egyptian and Israelite forces. There was cloud and darkness, it lit up the night, and neither group came near the other all night long.

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:37 -

“Make its seven lamps, and set them up so that they illuminate the area in front of it.

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 6:25 -

“may the LORD make his face shine on you

and be gracious to you;

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 8:2 -

“Speak to Aaron and tell him: When you set up the lamps, the seven lamps are to give light in front of the lampstand.”

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:27 -

However, Jonathan had not heard his father make the troops swear the oath. He reached out with the end of the staff he was carrying and dipped it into the honeycomb. When he ate the honey,[fn] he had renewed energy.[fn]

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:29 -

Jonathan replied, “My father has brought trouble to the land. Just look at how I have renewed energy[fn] because I tasted a little of this honey.

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 29:10 -

“So get up early in the morning, you and your masters’ servants who came with you.[fn] When you’ve all gotten up early, go as soon as it’s light.”

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:32 -

Afterward, they carried Asahel to his father’s tomb in Bethlehem and buried him. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at dawn.

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:8 -

But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve a remnant for us and give us a stake in his holy place. Even in our slavery, God has given us a little relief and light to our eyes.

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:12 -

You led them with a pillar of cloud by day,

and with a pillar of fire by night,

to illuminate the way they should go.

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:19 -

you did not abandon them in the wilderness

because of your great compassion.

During the day the pillar of cloud

never turned away from them,

guiding them on their journey.

And during the night the pillar of fire

illuminated the way they should go.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:30 -

in order to turn him back from the Pit,

so he may shine with the light of life.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:32 -

He leaves a shining wake behind him;[fn]

one would think the deep had gray hair!

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:3 -

Consider me and answer, LORD my God.

Restore brightness to my eyes;

otherwise, I will sleep in death.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:28 -

LORD, you light my lamp;

my God illuminates my darkness.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:8 -

The precepts of the LORD are right,

making the heart glad;

the command of the LORD is radiant,

making the eyes light up.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:16 -

Make your face shine on your servant;

save me by your faithful love.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1 -

May God be gracious to us and bless us;

may he make his face shine upon usSelah

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:4 -

You are resplendent and majestic

coming down from the mountains of prey.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:18 -

The sound of your thunder was in the whirlwind;

lightning lit up the world.

The earth shook and quaked.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:3 -

Restore us, God;

make your face shine on us,

so that we may be saved.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:7 -

Restore us, God of Armies;

make your face shine on us, so that we may be saved.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:19 -

Restore us, LORD, God of Armies;

make your face shine on us, so that we may be saved.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:4 -

His lightning lights up the world;

the earth sees and trembles.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:39 -

He spread a cloud as a covering

and gave a fire to light up the night.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:27 -

The LORD is God and has given us light.

Bind the festival sacrifice with cords

to the horns of the altar.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130 -

The revelation of your words brings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:135 -

Make your face shine on your servant,

and teach me your statutes.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:12 -

even the darkness is not dark to you.

The night shines like the day;

darkness and light are alike to you.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:18 -

The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,

shining brighter and brighter until midday.

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13 -

The poor and the oppressor have this in common:[fn]

the LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1 -

Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A person’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 27:11 -

When its branches dry out, they will be broken off.

Women will come and make fires with them,

for they are not a people with understanding.

Therefore their Maker will not have compassion on them,

and their Creator will not be gracious to them.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:1 -

Arise, shine, for your light has come,

and the glory of the LORD shines over you.[fn]

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:19 -

The sun will no longer be your light by day,

and the brightness of the moon will not shine on you.

The LORD will be your everlasting light,

and your God will be your splendor.

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 32:7 -

“ ‘When I snuff you out,

I will cover the heavens

and darken their stars.

I will cover the sun with a cloud,

and the moon will not give its light.

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:2 -

and I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east. His voice sounded like the roar of a huge torrent, and the earth shone with his glory.

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:17 -

Therefore, our God, hear the prayer and the petitions of your servant. Make your face shine on your desolate sanctuary for the Lord’s sake.

Unchecked Copy BoxMal 1:10 -

“I wish one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle a useless fire on my altar! I am not pleased with you,” says the LORD of Armies, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.

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