Strong’s H3974

מָאוֹר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ma'owr

Pronunciation

mah-OR

Definition

Light, luminary

Meaning

a luminous body, luminary, light, brightness, cheerfulness, a chandelier

Usage

The Hebrew word "maor" refers to a source of light or a luminary. It is used in the context of both natural and artificial sources of light, such as the sun, moon, and lamps. In the biblical narrative, "maor" often signifies the physical light that governs the day and night, as well as the divine light that symbolizes God's presence and guidance.

Bible references

Genesis 1:14;Genesis 1:15;Genesis 1:16;Genesis 1:16;Genesis 1:16;Exodus 25:6;Exodus 27:20;Exodus 35:8;Exodus 35:14;Exodus 35:14;Exodus 35:28;Exodus 39:37;Leviticus 24:2;Numbers 4:9;Numbers 4:16;Psalm 74:16;Psalm 90:8;Proverbs 15:30;Ezekiel 32:8