Strong's Lexicon zehar: Brightness, shining Original Word: זְהַר Word Origin: Derived from the root זָהַר (zahar), meaning "to shine" or "to be bright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for concepts of brightness or shining is φῶς (phōs), Strong's Greek #5457, which also conveys the idea of light or illumination. Usage: The Hebrew word "zehar" refers to brightness or shining, often used metaphorically to describe the radiance or splendor of something. It conveys a sense of brilliance or luminescence, typically associated with divine or heavenly light. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light and brightness were often associated with the presence and glory of God. The concept of divine light is prevalent throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, symbolizing purity, truth, and the revelation of God's character. The use of "zehar" would evoke imagery of God's majestic presence, as seen in the shining of the sun or the glow of a lamp, which were common sources of light in the ancient Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to zahar Definition to warn. Brown-Driver-Briggs [זְהַר] verb Pe`al Passive participle plural זְהִירִין Ezra 4:22 be warned (ᵑ7 Syriac, compare Biblical Hebrew II. [זָהַר] Hiph`il warn). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take heed (Aramaic) corresponding to zahar; (passively) be admonished -- take heed. see HEBREW zahar Forms and Transliterations וּזְהִירִ֥ין וזהירין ū·zə·hî·rîn uzehiRin ūzəhîrînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:22 HEB: וּזְהִירִ֥ין הֱו֛וֹ שָׁל֖וּ INT: take heed Beware negligent 1 Occurrence |
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