Strong's Lexicon nhiyr: Light, brightness Original Word: נְהִיר Word Origin: Derived from the root נָהַר (nahar), meaning "to flow" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of light is φῶς (phōs), Strong's Greek 5457, which also means light and is used extensively in the New Testament to describe Jesus as the "light of the world" (John 8:12, BSB). Usage: The Hebrew word "nhiyr" is used to denote light or brightness, often in a metaphorical sense to describe clarity, understanding, or the presence of God. It conveys the idea of illumination, both physical and spiritual, and is associated with divine revelation and guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light was a powerful symbol of life, purity, and divine presence. The concept of light is deeply embedded in the Hebrew Scriptures, representing God's holiness, truth, and the dispelling of darkness. Light was essential for daily life, guiding people through the darkness and symbolizing hope and salvation. In the context of the Bible, light often signifies God's intervention and the revelation of His will to His people. Brown-Driver-Briggs [נְהִיר, נְהוֺר] noun masculine light (ᵑ7 נְהוֺרָא, Syriac  ; see Biblical Hebrew II. נהר); — emphatic נהירא Kt, < נְהוֺרָא Qr (compare ᵑ7 Syriac; NöLCB 1896, 703) Daniel 2:22. נַהִירוּ (K§§ 16. 5; 61, 4) noun feminine illumination, insight (Syriac id.); — absolute Daniel 5:11,14 (both + שָׂכְלְתָנוּ, חָכְמָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance light (Aramaic) or nehiyruw (Aramaic) {neh-hee-roo'}; from the same as nharah; illumination, i.e. (figuratively) wisdom -- light. see HEBREW nharah Forms and Transliterations וְנַהִיר֧וּ וּנְהֹורָ֖א ונהורא ונהירו נַהִיר֧וּ נהירו na·hî·rū nahiRu nahîrū ū·nə·hō·w·rā unehoRa ūnəhōwrā venahiRu wə·na·hî·rū wənahîrūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:22 HEB: [וּנְהִירָא כ] (וּנְהֹורָ֖א ק) עִמֵּ֥הּ NAS: is in the darkness, And the light dwells KJV: [is] in the darkness, and the light dwelleth INT: what the darkness light him dwells Daniel 5:11 Daniel 5:14 3 Occurrences |
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