Strong’s H0215

אוֹר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

owr

Pronunciation

ohr

Definition

Light

Meaning

to be, luminous

Usage

The Hebrew word "אוֹר" ('or) primarily denotes "light" in a physical, metaphorical, and spiritual sense. It is used to describe the natural light of day, the light of heavenly bodies, and the divine light of God. In a metaphorical sense, it represents life, salvation, and truth, often contrasting with darkness, which symbolizes evil, ignorance, and death.

Bible references

Genesis 1:15;Genesis 1:17;Exodus 13:21;Exodus 14:20;Exodus 25:37;Numbers 6:25;Numbers 8:2;1 Samuel 14:29;1 Samuel 29:10;2 Samuel 2:32;Ezra 9:8;Nehemiah 9:12;Nehemiah 9:19;Job 33:30;Job 41:32;Psalm 13:3;Psalm 18:28;Psalm 19:8;Psalm 31:16;Psalm 67:1;Psalm 76:4;Psalm 77:18;Psalm 80:3;Psalm 80:7;Psalm 80:19