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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.
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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

H215

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:15 - Let these lights in the sky shine down on the earth.” And that is what happened.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 1:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:17 - God set these lights in the sky to light the earth,

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 44:3

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:3 - The brothers were up at dawn and were sent on their journey with their loaded donkeys.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 13:21 - The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 14:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 14:20 - The cloud settled between the Egyptian and Israelite camps. As darkness fell, the cloud turned to fire, lighting up the night. But the Egyptians and Israelites did not approach each other all night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:37

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:37 - Then make the seven lamps for the lampstand, and set them so they reflect their light forward.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 6:25 - May the LORD smile on you
and be gracious to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 8:2 - “Give Aaron the following instructions: When you set up the seven lamps in the lampstand, place them so their light shines forward in front of the lampstand.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 14:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:27 - But Jonathan had not heard his father’s command, and he dipped the end of his stick into a piece of honeycomb and ate the honey. After he had eaten it, he felt refreshed.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 14:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:29 - “My father has made trouble for us all!” Jonathan exclaimed. “A command like that only hurts us. See how refreshed I am now that I have eaten this little bit of honey.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 29:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 29:10 - Now get up early in the morning, and leave with your men as soon as it gets light.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 2:32

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:32 - Joab and his men took Asahel’s body to Bethlehem and buried him there in his father’s tomb. Then they traveled all night and reached Hebron at daybreak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:8 - “But now we have been given a brief moment of grace, for the LORD our God has allowed a few of us to survive as a remnant. He has given us security in this holy place. Our God has brightened our eyes and granted us some relief from our slavery.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:12

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:12 - You led our ancestors by a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night so that they could find their way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 9:19

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:19 - “But in your great mercy you did not abandon them to die in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud still led them forward by day, and the pillar of fire showed them the way through the night.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:30 - He rescues them from the grave
so they may enjoy the light of life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 41:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:32 - The water glistens in its wake,
making the sea look white.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:3 - Turn and answer me, O LORD my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:28 - You light a lamp for me.
The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:8 - The commandments of the LORD are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are clear,
giving insight for living.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:16 - Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love, rescue me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 67:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1 - For the choir director: A song. A psalm, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

May God be merciful and bless us.
May his face smile with favor on us.
Interlude

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 76:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:4 - You are glorious and more majestic
than the everlasting mountains.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:18 - Your thunder roared from the whirlwind;
the lightning lit up the world!
The earth trembled and shook.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:3 - Turn us again to yourself, O God.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:7 - Turn us again to yourself, O God of Heaven’s Armies.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:19 - Turn us again to yourself, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 97:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:4 - His lightning flashes out across the world.
The earth sees and trembles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:39

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:39 - The LORD spread a cloud above them as a covering
and gave them a great fire to light the darkness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:27 - The LORD is God, shining upon us.
Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:130

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130 - The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:135

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:135 - Look upon me with love;
teach me your decrees.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:12 - but even in darkness I cannot hide from you.
To you the night shines as bright as day.
Darkness and light are the same to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:18 - The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13 - The poor and the oppressor have this in common—
the LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1 - How wonderful to be wise,
to analyze and interpret things.
Wisdom lights up a person’s face,
softening its harshness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 27:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 27:11 - The people are like the dead branches of a tree,
broken off and used for kindling beneath the cooking pots.
Israel is a foolish and stupid nation,
for its people have turned away from God.
Therefore, the one who made them
will show them no pity or mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 60:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:1 - “Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see.
For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 60:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:19 - “No longer will you need the sun to shine by day,
nor the moon to give its light by night,
for the LORD your God will be your everlasting light,
and your God will be your glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 32:7 - When I blot you out,
I will veil the heavens and darken the stars.
I will cover the sun with a cloud,
and the moon will not give you its light.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 43:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:2 - Suddenly, the glory of the God of Israel appeared from the east. The sound of his coming was like the roar of rushing waters, and the whole landscape shone with his glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:17 - “O our God, hear your servant’s prayer! Listen as I plead. For your own sake, Lord, smile again on your desolate sanctuary.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mal 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMal 1:10 - “How I wish one of you would shut the Temple doors so that these worthless sacrifices could not be offered! I am not pleased with you,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “and I will not accept your offerings.
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