Strong’s H0216

אוֹר

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

owr

Pronunciation

ohr

Definition

Light

Meaning

illumination, luminary

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 light of life and prosperity. Metaphorically, it represents truth, guidance, and the presence of God. In the spiritual context, 'or is often associated with divine revelation and the moral and ethical illumination provided by God's word.

Bible references

Genesis 1:3;Genesis 1:3;Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:5;Genesis 1:18;Genesis 44:3;Exodus 10:23;Judges 16:2;Judges 19:26;1 Samuel 14:36;1 Samuel 25:34;1 Samuel 25:36;2 Samuel 17:22;2 Samuel 23:4;2 Kings 7:9;Nehemiah 8:3;Job 3:9;Job 3:16;Job 3:20;Job 12:22;Job 12:25;Job 17:12;Job 18:5;Job 18:6