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The meaning of נְהִירוּ

Understanding nᵉhîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(Aramaic) or נְהִירוּ nᵉhîyrûw (neh-hee-roo'); (Aramaic), from the same as נְהָרָה light. - illumination, i.e. (figurati...

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H5094
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

נְהִירוּ

Phoneticneh-heere'
Transliterationnᵉhîyr
Grammar Code
A:N-M
Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(Aramaic) or נְהִירוּ nᵉhîyrûw (neh-hee-roo'); (Aramaic), from the same as נְהָרָה light. - illumination, i.e. (figuratively) wisdom 1) light

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Daniel 2:22

He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Word: נְהִירוּ (nᵉhîyr)
Daniel 5:11

There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

Word: נְהִירוּ (nᵉhîyr)
Daniel 5:14

I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

Word: נְהִירוּ (nᵉhîyr)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Daniel
Book Distribution

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