מָאוֹר (mâʼôwr) — Bright

Hebrew word study: מָאוֹר (mâʼôwr), Strong's H3974. properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a

HebrewStrong's H3974
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָאוֹר (mâʼôwr)
Pronounced: maw-ore'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier

Word study
Derivation: or מָאֹר; also (in plural) feminine מְאוֹרָה; or מְאֹרָה; from H215 (אוֹר);

KJV translation words: bright, light.

Where this word appears

Strong's H3974 is tagged on 19 words in 16 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 1:14 and last appears in Ezekiel 32:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

the light ×5for the light ×4the luminary ×2a luminary ×1for light ×1into luminaries ×1light of ×1luminaries ×1the luminaries ×1the luminaries of ×1to the light of ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

הַמָּאוֹר ×7לַמָּאוֹר ×3הַמְּאֹרֹת ×1לְמָאוֹר ×1לִמְאוֹר ×1לִמְאוֹרֹת ×1לַמָּאֹר ×1מְאֹרֹת ×1מְאוֹר ×1מָאוֹר ×1

Books where it appears most

Exodus ×7Genesis ×5Numbers ×2Psalms ×2Leviticus ×1Proverbs ×1Ezekiel ×1

Verses (all 16)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H215 אוֹר (ʼôwr).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mâʼôwr (H3974) mean?

Properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness; specifically, a chandelier.

How is H3974 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H3974 as: bright, light..

How often does מָאוֹר (mâʼôwr) appear?

Strong's H3974 is tagged on 19 words in 16 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 1:14 and last appears in Ezekiel 32:8.