Original Word: מְאוּרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: muwrah
Pronunciation: moo-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (meh-oo-raw')
Definition: Fear, reverence, awe
Meaning: something lighted, an aperture, a crevice, hole

den

Feminine passive participle of 'owr; something lighted, i.e. An aperture; by implication, a crevice or hole (of a serpent) -- den.

see HEBREW 'owr

[מְאוּרָה] noun feminine light-hole — only construct מְאוּרַת — = den of great viper Isaiah 11:8, compare מָאוֺר Mishna Ohaloth Isaiah 13:1 (others eye-ball ᵑ7 Ew De Di).

Word Origin: Derived from the root אוּר (ur), meaning "to be lighted" or "to be kindled."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5438: φυλακή (phylakē) • often translated as "prison" or "watch," which can metaphorically relate to a place of confinement or an enclosed space.
• Strong's Greek Number 2046: ἐρεῖ (erei) • a form of the verb "to say" or "to speak," which can metaphorically relate to the revelation or illumination of truth through speech.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מְאוּרָה, highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its metaphorical implications for light and revelation.

Usage: This term is used in the context of describing physical spaces or openings that allow light to penetrate, often metaphorically representing insight or revelation.

Context: מְאוּרָה (me'urah) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a term that signifies an opening or crevice, often associated with the concept of light entering through a small space. This word is used to describe physical apertures that serve as conduits for light, symbolizing the penetration of understanding or divine revelation into the human realm. The imagery of light entering through a crevice can be seen as a metaphor for the illumination of the mind or spirit, where even a small opening can allow for significant enlightenment. In the context of biblical literature, מְאוּרָה may also be used to describe the hidden or obscure places where light is needed to reveal truth or understanding.

מְאוּרַ֣ת מאורת mə’ūraṯ mə·’ū·raṯ meuRatInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts