The meaning of “אוֹרָה”
Understanding ʼôwrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אוֹר herb, light. - luminousness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity - also a plant (as being bright) 1) light 2...
אוֹרָה
feminine of אוֹר herb, light. - luminousness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity - also a plant (as being bright) 1) light 2) light of joy and happiness (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 4:39 | “And one went out into the field to gather herbs, and found a wild vine, and gathered thereof wild gourds his lap full, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew them not.” Word: אוֹרָה (ʼôwrâh) | |
| Esther 8:16 | “The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.” Word: אוֹרָה (ʼôwrâh) | |
| Psalms 139:12 | “Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.” Word: אוֹרָה (ʼôwrâh) | |
| Isaiah 26:19 | “Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.” Word: אוֹרָה (ʼôwrâh) |