Strong’s H3117

יוֹם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yowm

Pronunciation

yohm

Definition

Day

Meaning

a day

Usage

The Hebrew word "yom" primarily means "day" and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament. It can refer to a 24-hour period, the daylight hours, or an indefinite period of time. The context in which "yom" is used often determines its specific meaning. For example, in Genesis 1, "yom" is used to describe the six days of creation, which some interpret as literal 24-hour days, while others see them as symbolic of longer periods.

Bible references

Genesis 1:5;Genesis 1:5;Genesis 1:8;Genesis 1:13;Genesis 1:14;Genesis 1:14;Genesis 1:16;Genesis 1:18;Genesis 1:19;Genesis 1:23;Genesis 1:31;Genesis 2:2;Genesis 2:2;Genesis 2:3;Genesis 2:4;Genesis 2:17;Genesis 3:5;Genesis 3:8;Genesis 3:14;Genesis 3:17;Genesis 4:3;Genesis 4:14;Genesis 5:1;Genesis 5:2;Genesis 5:4