Original Word: מִשְׁחָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mishchar
Pronunciation: mish-khar'
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-khawr')
Definition: Earnest seeking, diligent search
Meaning: dawn

morning

From shachar in the sense of day breaking; dawn -- morning.

see HEBREW shachar

Word Origin
from the same as shachar
Definition
dawn
NASB Translation
dawn (1).

מִשְׁחָר noun [masculine] dawn; — ׳מֵרֶחֶם מ Psalm 110:3, but מ probably dittograph, read שַׁחַר (Du, compare Buhl).

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁחַר (shachar), which means "to seek early" or "to look for diligently."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for מִשְׁחָר, the concept of dawn or early morning can be related to Greek terms such as ἕως (heōs) or ἀνατολή (anatolē), which are used in the New Testament to describe the breaking of day or the rising of the sun. These terms capture similar themes of light, renewal, and divine presence.

Usage: The word מִשְׁחָר is used in the context of describing the early morning or dawn, often symbolizing the beginning of a new day or the time for seeking God earnestly.

Context: • מִשְׁחָר appears in the Hebrew Bible as a poetic term for dawn, emphasizing the transition from darkness to light. It is often used metaphorically to represent new beginnings, hope, and the pursuit of divine wisdom or presence.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, מִשְׁחָר is translated as "dawn" in contexts that highlight the importance of seeking God or wisdom at the start of the day. For example, in Job 7:21, the imagery of dawn is used to convey the idea of renewal and the hope of divine intervention.
• The concept of dawn in biblical literature is frequently associated with themes of enlightenment, revelation, and the dispelling of ignorance or despair. It serves as a powerful symbol of God's faithfulness and the promise of a new beginning.

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