Strong’s H0218

אוּר

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Uwr

Pronunciation

oor

Definition

To awaken, to arouse, to stir up

Meaning

Ur

Usage

The Hebrew verb "uwr" primarily means to awaken or to rouse from sleep. It is used both in a literal sense, such as waking someone from physical sleep, and in a figurative sense, such as stirring up emotions, zeal, or spiritual awareness. The term can also imply the act of inciting or provoking action or attention.

Bible references

Genesis 11:28;Genesis 11:31;Genesis 15:7;1 Chronicles 11:35;Nehemiah 9:7