אוֹר

Strong’s Definition

illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)

Etymology & Derivation

from H215 (אוֹר);

KJV Usage

bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.light
• 2.light of day
• 3.light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars)
• 4.day-break, dawn, morning light
• 5.daylight
• 6.lightning
• 7.light of lamp
• 8.light of life
• 9.light of prosperity
• 10.light of instruction
• 11.light of face (figuratively)
• 12.jehovah as israel's light

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼôwr; Pronunciation: ore