Berean Strong's Lexicon zohar: Brightness, Splendor Original Word: זֹהַר Word Origin: Derived from the root זָהַר (zahar), meaning "to shine" or "to be bright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1391 (doxa): Often translated as "glory," this Greek term shares a similar connotation of brightness and splendor, particularly in reference to divine majesty. Usage: The Hebrew word "zohar" refers to brightness or splendor, often used to describe a radiant or shining quality. It conveys the idea of a brilliant or luminous appearance, typically associated with divine or heavenly light. In the biblical context, it is used to depict the glory and majesty of God or His creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light and brightness were often associated with purity, holiness, and the divine presence. The concept of "zohar" would have resonated with the Israelites as a symbol of God's glory and the manifestation of His power. The use of light as a metaphor for divine presence is prevalent throughout the Bible, reflecting the belief that God is the ultimate source of illumination and truth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zahar Definition shining, brightness NASB Translation brightness (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs זֹ֫הַר noun [masculine] shining, brightness (Arabic  , Late Hebrew זְהוֺר, compare Aramaic זִיהֲרָא); — absolute Ezekiel 8:2 ׳כְּמַרְאֵה ז like an appearance of shining (explained, vb, as resembling amber, חַשְׁמַל compare Ezekiel 1:27); also construct Daniel 12:3 see foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brightness From zahar; brilliancy -- brightness. see HEBREW zahar Forms and Transliterations זֹ֖הַר זהר כְּזֹ֣הַר כזהר kə·zō·har keZohar kəzōhar zō·har Zohar zōharLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 8:2 HEB: וּלְמַ֔עְלָה כְּמַרְאֵה־ זֹ֖הַר כְּעֵ֥ין הַחַשְׁמַֽלָה׃ NAS: the appearance of brightness, like the appearance KJV: as the appearance of brightness, as the colour INT: and upward the appearance of brightness the appearance of glowing Daniel 12:3 2 Occurrences |
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