The meaning of “צֹהַר”
Understanding tsôhar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. - a light (i.e. window) - dual double light, i.e. noon n m 1) noon, midday 1a) noon (...
צֹהַר
midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. - a light (i.e. window) - dual double light, i.e. noon n m 1) noon, midday 1a) noon (as specific time of day) 1b) noon (in simile as bright of happiness, blessing) n f 2) roof 2a) meaning dubious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:16 | “And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the ruler of his house, Bring these men home, and slay, and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon.” Word: צֹהַר (tsôhar) | |
| 2 Samuel 4:5 | “And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, went, and came about the heat of the day to the house of Ish–bosheth, who lay on a bed at noon.” Word: צֹהַר (tsôhar) | |
| 2 Kings 4:20 | “And when he had taken him, and brought him to his mother, he sat on her knees till noon, and then died.” Word: צֹהַר (tsôhar) | |
| Psalms 55:17 | “Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” Word: צֹהַר (tsôhar) | |
| Isaiah 58:10 | “And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:” Word: צֹהַר (tsôhar) |
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