Lexicon nhiyr: Light, brightness Original Word: נְהִיר 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 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root נְהַר (nahar), which means "to shine" or "to be bright."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of נְהִיר in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts is often associated with Strong's Greek Number G5457, φῶς (phōs), which means "light." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of illumination and is frequently used in the New Testament to describe spiritual enlightenment and the revelation of divine truth, as seen in passages like John 8:12, where Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The parallel between נְהִיר and φῶς highlights the continuity of the biblical theme of light as a representation of divine wisdom and guidance across both the Hebrew and Greek scriptures. Usage: This Aramaic term appears in the context of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra, where Aramaic sections are present. It is used to describe the concept of light or enlightenment, often in relation to divine wisdom or understanding. Context: נְהִיר (nehir) is an Aramaic term found in the biblical texts of Daniel and Ezra, which contain significant portions written in Aramaic. In these contexts, נְהִיר is used to describe the concept of illumination, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. For instance, in Daniel 5:11, the term is used to describe the exceptional wisdom and understanding attributed to Daniel: "There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods." Here, נְהִיר is associated with the divine wisdom that sets Daniel apart, highlighting the connection between light and understanding. The use of נְהִיר in these texts underscores the biblical theme of light as a symbol of divine presence and guidance, reflecting the broader theological motif of God as the source of all wisdom and enlightenment. 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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