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Lexicon :: Strong's H215 - 'ôr

Aa
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 BoxGen 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:15 - And let them be for lights in the arch of heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:17

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 1:17 - And God put them in the arch of heaven, to give light on the earth;

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:3

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:3 - And at dawn the men, with their asses, were sent away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 13:21 - And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, guiding them on their way; and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light: so that they were able to go on day and night:

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 14:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 14:20 - And it came between the army of Egypt and the army of Israel; and there was a dark cloud between them, and they went on through the night; but the one army came no nearer to the other all the night.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:37

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:37 - Then you are to make its seven vessels for the lights, putting them in their place so that they give light in front of it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 6:25 - May the light of the Lord's face be shining on you in grace:

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 8:2 - Say to Aaron, When you put the lights in their places, the seven lights will give light in front of the support.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:27 - But Jonathan, having no knowledge of the oath his father had put on the people, stretching out the rod which was in his hand, put the end of it in the honey, and put it to his mouth; then his eyes were made bright.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:29

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 14:29 - Then Jonathan said, My father has made trouble come on the land: now see how bright my eyes have become because I have taken a little of this honey.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 29:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 29:10 - So get up early in the morning, with the servants of your lord who are with you, and go to the place I have given you, and have no evil design in your heart, for you are good in my eyes; but when there is light enough in the morning, go away.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:32

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 2:32 - And they took Asahel's body and put it in the last resting-place of his father in Beth-lehem. And Joab and his men, travelling all night, came to Hebron at dawn.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:8 - And now for a little time grace has come to us from the Lord our God, to let a small band of us get free and to give us a nail in his holy place, so that our God may give light to our eyes and a measure of new life in our prison chains.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:12 - And you went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night, to give them light on the way they were to go.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:19

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 9:19 - Even then, in your great mercy, you did not give them up in the waste land: the pillar of cloud still went before them by day, guiding them on their way, and the pillar of fire by night, to give them light, and make clear the way they were to go.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:30

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:30 - Keeping back his soul from the underworld, so that he may see the light of life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:32 - After him his way is shining, so that the deep seems white.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:3 - Let my voice come before you, and give me an answer, O Lord my God; let your light be shining on me, so that the sleep of death may not overtake me;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:28 - You, O Lord, will be my light; by you, my God, the dark will be made bright for me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:8 - The orders of the Lord are right, making glad the heart: the rule of the Lord is holy, giving light to the eyes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:16 - Let your servant see the light of your face; in your mercy be my saviour.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 67:1 - <To the chief music-maker. With corded instruments. A Psalm. A Song.> May God give us mercy and blessing, and let the light of his face be shining on us; (Selah.)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 76:4 - You are shining and full of glory, more than the eternal mountains.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:18 - The voice of your thunder went rolling on; the world was flaming with the light of the storm; the earth was shaking.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:3 - Take us back again, O God; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:7 - Take us back again, O God of armies; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:19 - Take us back, O Lord God of armies; let us see the shining of your face, and let us be safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:4 - His bright flames give light to the world; the earth saw it with fear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:39

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:39 - A cloud was stretched over them for a cover; and he sent fire to give light in the night.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:27 - The Lord is God, and he has given us light; let the holy dance be ordered with branches, even up to the horns of the altar.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:130 - The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:135

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:135 - Let your servant see the shining of your face; give me knowledge of your rules.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:12 - Even the dark is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day: for dark and light are the same to you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:18 - But the way of the upright is like the light of early morning, getting brighter and brighter till the full day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:13 - The poor man and his creditor come face to face: the Lord gives light to their eyes equally.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1 - Who is like the wise man? and to whom is the sense of anything clear? A man's wisdom makes his face shining, and his hard face will be changed.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 27:11 - When its branches are dry they will be broken off; the women will come and put fire to them: for it is a foolish people; for this cause he who made them will have no mercy on them, and he whose work they are will not have pity on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:1 - Up! let your face be bright, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is shining on you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 60:19 - The sun will not be your light by day, and the moon will no longer be bright for you by night: but the Lord will be to you an eternal light, and your God your glory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 32:7 - And when I put out your life, the heaven will be covered and its stars made dark; I will let the sun be covered with a cloud and the moon will not give her light.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:2

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 43:2 - And there was the glory of the God of Israel coming from the way of the east: and his voice was like the sound of great waters, and the earth was shining with his glory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:17

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 9:17 - And now, give ear, O our God, to the prayer of your servant and to his request for grace, and let your face be shining on your holy place which is made waste, because of your servants, O Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMal 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxMal 1:10 - If only there was one among you who would see that the doors were shut, so that you might not put a light to the fire on my altar for nothing! I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of armies, and I will not take an offering from your hands.
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