א֑וֹר
𐤀𐤅𐤓
ʼôwr
light
Light, both in a physical sense (visible electromagnetic radiation that makes vision possible) and a metaphorical sense (clarity, revelation, guidance). In biblical usage, אוֹר refers to natural light such as daylight, sunlight, and the light of celestial bodies, as well as artificial or supernatural sources. The term also extends metaphorically to signify knowledge, happiness, life, prosperity, and deliverance.
Genesis 1:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H216
| Lemma | אוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼôwr |
| Strong's | H216 |
| Definition | Light, both in a physical sense (visible electromagnetic radiation that makes vision possible) and a metaphorical sense (clarity, revelation, guidance). In biblical usage, אוֹר refers to natural light such as daylight, sunlight, and the light of celestial bodies, as well as artificial or supernatural sources. The term also extends metaphorically to signify knowledge, happiness, life, prosperity, and deliverance. |
Morphology HNcbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | light |
SIBI-P1 Translation H216-13
light
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; gender may function as masculine or feminine. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to shine" and denotes the state or quality of shining. As a singular absolute common noun, "light" preserves the core sense of illumination without adding contextual nuance. |
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