מָאוֹר

Strong’s Definition

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

Etymology & Derivation

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

KJV Usage

bright, light.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.light, luminary

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: mâʼôwr; Pronunciation: maw-ore'