Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H215

Strong's H215 · Hebrew

אוֹר

ʼôwr · /ore/

Number
H215
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אוֹר
Transliteration
ʼôwr
Pronunciation
ore
KJV occurrences
43 verses

Definition

to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)

KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אוֹר across 43 verses.

light15×
shine11×
enlightened4×
lighten2×
shineth2×
day1×
enlightening1×
fire1×
give1×
glorious1×
kindle1×
lightened1×
lighteneth1×
shined1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

43 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis3 verses
Exodus3 verses
Numbers2 verses
1 Samuel3 verses
2 Samuel1 verse
Ezra1 verse
Nehemiah2 verses
Job2 verses
Psalms16 verses
Psalms 13:3

Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

Psalms 18:28

For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. candle: or, lamp

Psalms 19:8

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalms 31:16

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake.

Psalms 67:1

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. upon: Heb. with

Psalms 76:4

Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.

Psalms 77:18

The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook.

Psalms 80:3

Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

Psalms 80:7

Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

Psalms 80:19

Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

Psalms 97:4

His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.

Psalms 105:39

He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

Psalms 118:27

God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

Psalms 119:130

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Psalms 119:135

Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

Psalms 139:12

Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. hideth: Heb. darkeneth not the darkness and: Heb. as is the darkness, so is the light

Proverbs2 verses
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Isaiah3 verses
Ezekiel2 verses
Daniel1 verse
Malachi1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H215 (ʼôwr) mean?

to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)

How many times does H215 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H215 (אוֹר) appears in 43 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “light.”

How is ʼôwr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H215 is rendered as “light” (15×), “shine” (11×), “enlightened” (4×), “lighten” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אוֹר come from?

a primitive root;