הָ/א֖וֹר
𐤄/𐤀𐤅𐤓
ʼôwr
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 2:13 · Word #9
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 HTd/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 |
SIBI-P1 Translation H216-04
the light
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common gender, singular, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הָ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אוֹר derives from the root meaning "to shine" and denotes the state or quality of illumination. The prefixed definite article הָ marks it as singular and definite, hence "the light." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the light
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Correct rendering of הָאוֹר as 'the light', both literally and potentially metaphorically; fits context. |