וְ֝/אוֹר֗/וֹ
𐤅/𐤀𐤅𐤓/𐤅
ʼôwr
and his lightning
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.
Job 37:3 · Word #5
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/Ncbsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and his lightning |
SIBI-P1 Translation H216-25
his light
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct with 3ms pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אוֹר means "light" as the state or quality of shining. The masculine singular construct form with a 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix yields "his light," preserving both root meaning and possessive morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his light
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'His light' is correct per the Hebrew text and the intended referent—no adjustment needed. |