וְ/נַהִיר֧וּ
𐤅/𐤍𐤄𐤉𐤓𐤅
nᵉhîyr
and light
A noun meaning light, brightness, or illumination; used both for literal physical light and, by extension, for mental or spiritual illumination such as wisdom or understanding. Most commonly employed in Aramaic sections of biblical texts.
Daniel 5:14 · Word #8
Lexicon H5094
| Lemma | נְהִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤄𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nᵉhîyr |
| Strong's | H5094 |
| Definition | A noun meaning light, brightness, or illumination; used both for literal physical light and, by extension, for mental or spiritual illumination such as wisdom or understanding. Most commonly employed in Aramaic sections of biblical texts. |
Morphology AC/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and light |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5094-03
illumination
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute (Aramaic form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the Aramaic root נהר meaning "to shine" or "to illuminate," and denotes the quality or result of shining—illumination or brightness. The feminine singular absolute form is preserved in English as a singular abstract noun. |
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