וְ/הָ/א֔וֹר
𐤅/𐤄/𐤀𐤅𐤓
ʼôwr
and the light
Light, both in a physical sense (visible electromagnetic radiation that makes vision possible) and a metaphorical sense (clarity, revelation, guidance). In biblical usage, אוֹר refers to natural light such as daylight, sunlight, and the light of celestial bodies, as well as artificial or supernatural sources. The term also extends metaphorically to signify knowledge, happiness, life, prosperity, and deliverance.
Ecclesiastes 12:2 · Word #6
Lexicon H216
| Lemma | אוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼôwr |
| Strong's | H216 |
| Definition | Light, both in a physical sense (visible electromagnetic radiation that makes vision possible) and a metaphorical sense (clarity, revelation, guidance). In biblical usage, אוֹר refers to natural light such as daylight, sunlight, and the light of celestial bodies, as well as artificial or supernatural sources. The term also extends metaphorically to signify knowledge, happiness, life, prosperity, and deliverance. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the light |
SIBI-P1 Translation H216-23
and the light
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state, with prefixed conjunction וְ (and) and definite article הָ (the). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אוֹר denotes the state or quality of shining or illumination derived from the root meaning "to shine." The prefixed conjunction וְ and definite article הָ are preserved as "and the," and the singular absolute form is reflected in "light." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the light
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'and the light' is contextually and lexically accurate, matching both the word order and meaning. |