נָ֭אוֹר
𐤍𐤀𐤅𐤓
ʼôwr
radiant
To shine or emit light, whether literal (as in the shining of the sun, moon, or fire) or metaphorical (as in bringing clarity, guidance, or well-being). The verb encompasses both the act of emitting light and causing something or someone to be illuminated or enlightened. In causative (Hiphil) stems, it indicates making something light or bright, causing to shine, or enlightening (intellectually or morally).
Psalms 76:5 · Word #1
Lexicon H215
| Lemma | אוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼôwr |
| Strong's | H215 |
| Definition | To shine or emit light, whether literal (as in the shining of the sun, moon, or fire) or metaphorical (as in bringing clarity, guidance, or well-being). The verb encompasses both the act of emitting light and causing something or someone to be illuminated or enlightened. In causative (Hiphil) stems, it indicates making something light or bright, causing to shine, or enlightening (intellectually or morally). |
Morphology HVNrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | radiant |
SIBI-P1 Translation H215-10
illuminated one
| Morphological Notes | Niphal participle, masculine singular, absolute; passive/stative verbal adjective from אור. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal participle expresses a passive or stative sense, indicating one who is in the state of being illuminated or having become bright. Rendering it as "illuminated one" preserves both the root idea of light and the masculine singular participial form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
illuminated one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the participial form and core meaning, consistent with the context and silex definition. |