Strong’s H3118

יוֹם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yowm

Pronunciation

yohm

Definition

Day

Meaning

a day

Usage

The Hebrew word "yom" primarily denotes a 24-hour period, encompassing both day and night. It can also refer to the daylight hours, a specific point in time, or an era. In the context of the creation narrative in Genesis, "yom" is used to describe each of the six days of creation, which has been a point of discussion regarding the length and nature of these "days."

Bible references

Ezra 4:15;Ezra 4:19;Ezra 6:9;Ezra 6:9;Ezra 6:15;Daniel 2:28;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 4:34;Daniel 5:11;Daniel 6:7;Daniel 6:10;Daniel 6:12;Daniel 6:13;Daniel 7:9;Daniel 7:13;Daniel 7:22