Original Word: בָּהִיר
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: bahiyr
Pronunciation: bah-HEER
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-here')
Definition: Bright, clear, shining
Meaning: shining

bright

From an unused root (meaning to be bright); shining -- bright.

Word Origin
from the same as bahereth
Definition
bright, brilliant
NASB Translation
bright (1).

בָּהִירִ adjective bright, brilliant, of light; only Job 37:21 הוּא בַּשְּׁחָקִים ׳לֹא רָאוּ אוֺר בּ.

Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּהַר (bahar), which means "to shine" or "to be bright."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of "shining" or "brightness" in the Greek New Testament can be related to words such as φῶς (phōs, Strong's Greek 5457), meaning "light," and λαμπρός (lampros, Strong's Greek 2986), meaning "bright" or "radiant." These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of illumination and are used in contexts that highlight divine revelation and purity.

Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that is radiant or luminous, often in a metaphorical sense to convey purity, clarity, or divine presence.

Context: • The Hebrew word בָּהִיר appears in contexts where brightness or radiance is emphasized. It is often used to describe the appearance of objects or entities that reflect light or possess an inherent glow. In the biblical narrative, such descriptions can be symbolic, representing purity, holiness, or the presence of God. The concept of light and brightness is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, often associated with divine revelation and truth.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of clarity and brilliance, which can be both literal and metaphorical. The imagery of light is frequently employed in the Bible to contrast with darkness, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the revelation of God's will to humanity.
• The use of בָּהִיר in the biblical text underscores the importance of light as a symbol of divine presence and guidance. It serves as a reminder of the purity and holiness that are associated with God's nature and His interaction with the world.

בָּהִ֣יר בהיר bā·hîr baHir bāhîrInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts