בָ/ע֔וֹר
𐤁/𐤏𐤅𐤓
vaor
in-the-skin
from עוּר; skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather; hide, leather, skin.
Leviticus 13:51 · Word #15
Lexicon H5785
| Lemma | עוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻôwr |
| Strong's | H5785 |
| In-context | in-the-skin |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5785-06
and light
| Root | אור (ʾ-w-r) |
| Core Meanings | light, illumination, shining, brightness, dawning |
| Semantic Range | physical light, daylight, luminary, lightning, dawn, brightness, clarity, joy, prosperity |
| Conceptual Significance | אוֹר is foundational in biblical theology, first appearing in creation (Genesis 1:3) as the primal act of divine ordering. It symbolizes not only physical illumination but also divine presence, revelation, righteousness, and life, forming a central metaphor for salvation and covenant blessing. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular absolute noun (Ncmsa) אוֹר with prefixed conjunction ו (HC) in several occurrences; some forms also include prefixed preposition ב ("in"). The root אור also functions as a Qal verb meaning "to shine" or "to give light." |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אוֹר is a masculine singular noun meaning "light" or "illumination." The form reflected in the common usage includes the prefixed conjunction ו ("and"), yielding "and light," preserving both the singular masculine form and the concrete sense of brightness derived from the root אור. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אור (light, illumination, shining, brightness, dawning)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H217-01 |
baurim | in the light-flames |
H216-01 |
beorekha | in your light |
H217-02 |
beur | in flame |
Word Usage (99 occurrences of H5785)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:21 | ע֖וֹר | or | of skin |
| Genesis 27:16 | עֹרֹת֙ | orot | skins |
| Exodus 22:26 | לְ/עֹר֑/וֹ | leoro | for his skin |