מָאוֹר
mâʼôwr(maw-ore')
“properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier”
19 occurrencesOld TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier
Translated in KJV as
brightlight.
Etymology
or מָאֹר; also (in plural) feminine מְאוֹרָה; or מְאֹרָה; from H215 (אוֹר);
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3 of 19
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.”