Strong’s Hebrew • Noun, Masculine/Feminine
H216: or
אוֹרPronounced: /ore/ • From H215 (or — to be or become light, shine)
Short Definition: Light, illumination, daybreak, divine glory
Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning
The first created manifestation spoken into existence by Elohim ("Yehi Or — Let there be light"), symbolizing truth, life, and God’s saving presence.
Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:
BDB: Light of day, luminary, spiritual illumination and prosperity from YHWH.
KJV Translation Usage
light (114x), day (2x), bright (1x)
Total Biblical Occurrences
120 Times
Asante Twi Equivalent
Hann (Onyankopɔn Hann)
Key Biblical Occurrences
H216 (אוֹר) appears in these foundational scripture passages:
Genesis 1:3Psalm 27:1Psalm 119:105Isaiah 60:1