זָהַר

za.harVerbH2094

to shine

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten (by caution)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to shine, send out light, be light, be shining 1a) (Hiphil) to shine, send out light (fig.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

18 times

Appears 18 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
12
Ecclesiastes
2
2 Chronicles
1
2 Kings
1
Daniel
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Chronicles 19:10
  • Ecclesiastes 12:12
  • Ezk 3:17
  • Ezk 3:20
  • Ezk 33:4

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