Strong's Lexicon maor: Light, luminary Original Word: מָאוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root אוֹר (or), meaning "to be or become light." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5457 (φῶς, phōs) – light - G3088 (λυχνία, lychnia) – lampstand Usage: The Hebrew word "maor" refers to a source of light or a luminary. It is used in the context of both natural and artificial sources of light, such as the sun, moon, and lamps. In the biblical narrative, "maor" often signifies the physical light that governs the day and night, as well as the divine light that symbolizes God's presence and guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, light was a powerful symbol of life, purity, and divine presence. The creation of light in Genesis is foundational, marking the separation of day from night and establishing the rhythm of time. Light was also associated with wisdom and revelation, as it illuminates and reveals truth. In the tabernacle and temple, lamps and lights played a crucial role in worship, symbolizing God's eternal presence among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom or Definition a luminary NASB Translation bright (1), light (12), lighting (2), lights (3), shining (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָאוֺר noun masculine luminary — absolute Genesis 1:16 +; construct מְאוֺר Proverbs 15:30 +; plural מְאוֺרֹת Genesis 1:15; מְאֹרֹת Genesis 1:14; Genesis 1:16; construct מְאוֺרֵי Ezekiel 32:8 — light, light-bearer, luminary, lamp, of sun & moon Genesis 1:14,15,16 (3 t. in verse) (P) Ezekiel 32:8; moon Psalm 74:16; מְנֹרַת הַמָּאוֺר the lamp-stand of the luminary or light (where ׳הַמּ is sum of seven sacred lamps on golden lamp-stand) Exodus 35:14 (twice in verse); Exodus 35:28; Exodus 39:37; Numbers 4:9,16, compare Exodus 25:6; Exodus 27:20; Exodus 35:8; Leviticus 24:2 (all P); מְאוֺרעֵֿינַיִם יְשַׂמַּחלֵֿב֑ Proverbs 15:30 the luminary of the eyes (= the eyes as a lamp) gives the light of joy to the heart; מְאוֺר מָּנֶיךָ Psalm 90:8 the luminary of thy face (thy face as a lamp) in the light of which the secrets are exposed. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bright, light Or maor {maw-ore'}; also (in plural) feminine mpowrah {meh-o-raw'}; or morah {meh-o-raw'}; from 'owr; properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element): figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier -- bright, light. see HEBREW 'owr Forms and Transliterations הַמְּאֹרֹ֖ת הַמָּא֛וֹר הַמָּא֤וֹר הַמָּאֽוֹר׃ הַמָּאוֹר֙ המאור המאור׃ המארת לְמָא֕וֹר לִמְא֥וֹר לִמְאוֹרֹת֙ לַמָּא֑וֹר לַמָּאֹ֑ר למאור למאורת למאר מְֽאוֹר־ מְא֤וֹרֵי מְאֹרֹת֙ מָא֥וֹר מאור מאור־ מאורי מארת ham·mā·’ō·wr ham·mə·’ō·rōṯ hammā’ōwr hammaor hammə’ōrōṯ hammeoRot lam·mā·’ō·wr lam·mā·’ōr lammā’ōr lammā’ōwr lammaOr lə·mā·’ō·wr ləmā’ōwr lemaor lim’ōwr lim’ōwrōṯ lim·’ō·w·rōṯ lim·’ō·wr limor limoRot mā’ōwr mā·’ō·wr maor mə’ōrōṯ mə’ōwr- mə’ōwrê mə·’ō·rōṯ mə·’ō·w·rê mə·’ō·wr- meor meorei meoRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 1:14 HEB: אֱלֹהִ֗ים יְהִ֤י מְאֹרֹת֙ בִּרְקִ֣יעַ הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם NAS: said, Let there be lights in the expanse KJV: said, Let there be lights in the firmament INT: God become Let there be lights the expanse of the heavens Genesis 1:15 Genesis 1:16 Genesis 1:16 Genesis 1:16 Exodus 25:6 Exodus 27:20 Exodus 35:8 Exodus 35:14 Exodus 35:14 Exodus 35:28 Exodus 39:37 Leviticus 24:2 Numbers 4:9 Numbers 4:16 Psalm 74:16 Psalm 90:8 Proverbs 15:30 Ezekiel 32:8 19 Occurrences |
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