Strong's Lexicon ahal: To shine, to be clear, to be bright Original Word: אָהַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of shining or light is "φωτίζω" (phōtizō - Strong's Greek 5461), which means to give light, to illuminate, or to make manifest. Usage: The Hebrew verb "ahal" primarily conveys the idea of shining or being bright. It is used metaphorically to describe clarity or brightness, often in the context of light or understanding. This term can be associated with the physical act of shining, as well as the figurative sense of enlightenment or revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light was a powerful symbol of life, purity, and divine presence. The concept of shining or brightness was often linked to God's glory and the revelation of His truth. Light was essential for daily life and was a common metaphor in Hebrew literature for knowledge, guidance, and divine favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be clear, shine NASB Translation has...brightness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [אָהַל] verb Hiph`il be clear, shine, Imperfect 3 masculine singular יַאֲהִיל (subject moon יָרֵחַ) Job 25:5 ("" זַכּוּ subject כוכבים, compare also יִזְכֶּה Job 25:4) (= יָהֵל, from הלל; by textual error ?) compare Di so ᵐ5 > = I. אָהַל KöI, 373, after Ki). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shine A primitive root; to be clear -- shine. Forms and Transliterations יַאֲהִ֑יל יאהיל ya’ăhîl ya·’ă·hîl yaaHilLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 25:5 HEB: יָ֭רֵחַ וְלֹ֣א יַאֲהִ֑יל וְ֝כוֹכָבִ֗ים לֹא־ NAS: even the moon has no brightness KJV: Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars INT: the moon no has and the stars no 1 Occurrence |
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