נֵ֖ר
𐤍𐤓
ner
lamps
or נִר; also נֵיר; or נֵר; or (feminine) נֵרָה; from a primitive root (see נִיר; נוּר) properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively); candle, lamp, light.
Leviticus 24:2 · Word #13
Lexicon H5216
| Lemma | נִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nîyr |
| Strong's | H5216 |
| In-context | lamps |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 H5216-04
a glistening lamp
| Root | נור (n-w-r) |
| Core Meanings | to glisten, shine, emit light, burn brightly |
| Semantic Range | lamp, light source, flame, shining light; figuratively: life, prosperity, guidance, enduring lineage |
| Conceptual Significance | The lamp symbolizes life, divine guidance, covenant continuity, and royal lineage (e.g., the "lamp" of David). Its imagery conveys Yah’s sustaining presence and the preservation of light amid darkness. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun (HNcmsc/HNcmsa); absolute or construct state depending on context. Variants include נִיר, נֵיר, נֵר, and feminine נֵרָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to glisten" or "shine," so "glistening" preserves the root’s luminous sense while "lamp" reflects the concrete object. The morphology HNcmsc/cmsa indicates a common masculine singular noun, which is reflected by the singular English form "a ... lamp." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root נור (to glisten, shine, emit light, burn brightly)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5216-01 |
banerot | with the shining lamps |
H8574-01 |
batanur | in the fire-oven |
H8574-02 |
betanur | in a fire-oven |
Word Usage (48 occurrences of H5216)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 25:37 | נֵרֹתֶ֖י/הָ | neroteyha | its lamps |
| Exodus 25:37 | נֵ֣רֹתֶ֔י/הָ | neroteyha-2 | its lamps |
| Exodus 27:20 | נֵ֖ר | ner | lamp |