Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כִּמְרִיר”
Understanding kimrîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
redupl. from כָּמַר blackness. - obscuration (as if from shrinkage of light, i.e. an eclipse (only in plural) 1) blackne...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
כִּמְרִיר
Phonetickim-reer'
Transliterationkimrîyr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
redupl. from כָּמַר blackness. - obscuration (as if from shrinkage of light, i.e. an eclipse (only in plural) 1) blackness, gloominess, darkness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 3:5 | “Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it.” Word: כִּמְרִיר (kimrîyr) |