מָאוֹר

ma.orNoun (Masculine)H3974

light

From: or מָאֹר; also (in plural) feminine מְאוֹרָה; or מְאֹרָה; from H215 (אוֹר);

Short Definition

properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier

Full Lexicon Entry

light, luminary

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Exodus
6
Genesis
3
Numbers
2
Psalms
2
Ezk
1

Key Passages

  • Exodus 25:6
  • Exodus 35:14
  • Ezk 32:8
  • Genesis 1:16
  • Numbers 4:16

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