Strong's H217 · Hebrew
אוּר
ʼûwr · /ore/
Definition
flame; hence (in the plural) the East (as being the region of light)
KJV: fire, light. See also H224 (אוּרִים).
Root / derivation: from H215 (אוֹר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אוּר across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah5 verses
Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea. fires: or, valleys
Isaiah 31:9And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem. he: Heb. his rock shall pass away for fear his strong hold: or, his strength
Isaiah 44:16He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:
Isaiah 47:14Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it. themselves: Heb. their souls
Isaiah 50:11Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H217 (ʼûwr) mean?
flame; hence (in the plural) the East (as being the region of light)
How many times does H217 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H217 (אוּר) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fire.”
How is ʼûwr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H217 is rendered as “fire” (4×), “fires” (1×), “light” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אוּר come from?
from H215 (אוֹר);