Strong's H5216 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: נִיר (nîyr)

Pronunciation: neer

POS: neer Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or ; also ; or ; or (feminine) ; from a primitive root (see ; ) properly, meaning to glisten;

Definition: or נִר; also נֵיר; or נֵר; or (feminine) נֵרָה; from a primitive root (see נִיר; נוּר) properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively); candle, lamp, light.

KJV Usage: candle, lamp, light.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) lamp

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2640
• GREEK G3088
• GREEK G3088
• GREEK G5457

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