Strong's Lexicon tsohar: Window, light, noon Original Word: צֹהַר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glisten Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint for "tsohar," the concept of light is often represented by the Greek word "φῶς" (phōs), Strong's Greek #5457, which means light. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsohar" primarily refers to a source of light or illumination. In the context of the Bible, it is often translated as "window" or "light," signifying an opening or means through which light enters. It is used to describe the window in Noah's Ark, which allowed light to enter the otherwise enclosed structure. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, light was a precious commodity, especially in enclosed spaces like the Ark. The concept of a "tsohar" would have been significant, as it provided not only physical light but also a symbol of hope and divine provision. The Ark, as described in Genesis, was a massive vessel built to preserve life during the Flood, and the tsohar was a crucial feature for the well-being of its inhabitants. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [צֹ֫הַר] [noun masculine] only plural צָהֳרַ֫יִם midday, noon, Deuteronomy 28:29+, צָהֳרָ֑יִם Genesis 43:16 +(when sun mounts its highest; on form as expanded plural (not dual) see Ges§ 88c and references); — usually 1 noon as a specific time of day, 1 Kings 18:29; especially ׳בַּצּ at noon Genesis 43:16,25; Amos 8:9; 1 Kings 18:27; 1 Kings 20:16; Songs 1:7 (resting-time for flock), Jeremiah 6:4 (opposed to evening); ׳בְּעֵת צ Jeremiah 20:16 (distinguished from morning) as time of supposed security Jeremiah 15:8; Zephaniah 2:4; also ׳מֵהַבֹּקֶר וְעַד הַצּ 1 Kings 18:26, ׳עַדהַֿצּ 2 Kings 4:20; without ב, as adverb, ׳צ as time of prayer Psalm 55:18 (+בֹּקֶר, עֶרֶב); as time of wasting קֶטֶב Psalm 91:6; ׳מִשְׁכַּב הַצּ 2 Samuel 4:5 noonday repose. 2 noon, as bright, simile of happiness, blessing, Isaiah 58:10 (opposed to אֲפֵלָה), Psalm 37:6 ("" כָּאוֺר); compare Job 11:17 (Ges§ 133e); see also ׳בְּתוֺךְ הַצּ Isaiah 16:3 (opposed to צִלֵּךְ); ׳בַּצּ Deuteronomy 28:29; Isaiah 59:10; Job 5:14. II. צֹ֫הַר noun feminine probably roof (compare Arabic, Assyrian, Tel Amarna back; > Thes Di and others light, window); — תַּעֲשֶׂה ׳צ לַתֵּבָה Genesis 6:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance midday, noonday window From tsahar; a light (i.e. Window): dual double light, i.e. Noon -- midday, noon(-day, -tide), window. see HEBREW tsahar Forms and Transliterations בַּֽצָּהֳרַ֗יִם בַּֽצָּהֳרַ֙יִם֙ בַּֽצָּהֳרָ֑יִם בַּֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ בַֽצָּהֳרַ֙יִם֙ בַֽצָּהֳרַ֜יִם בַֽצָּהֳרָ֑יִם בַֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ בצהרים בצהרים׃ הַֽצָּהֳרַ֔יִם הַֽצָּהֳרַ֖יִם הַֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ הַצָּהֳרַ֤יִם הצהרים הצהרים׃ וְ֭צָהֳרַיִם וּֽ֭מִצָּהֳרַיִם ומצהרים וצהרים כַּֽצָּהֳרָֽיִם׃ כצהרים׃ צָהֳרָ֑יִם צָהֳרָֽיִם׃ צֹ֣הַר ׀ צהר צהרים צהרים׃ baṣ·ṣā·ho·ra·yim baṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim ḇaṣ·ṣā·ho·ra·yim ḇaṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim baṣṣāhorayim baṣṣāhorāyim ḇaṣṣāhorayim ḇaṣṣāhorāyim BatztzohoRayim haṣ·ṣā·ho·ra·yim haṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim haṣṣāhorayim haṣṣāhorāyim HatztzohoRayim kaṣ·ṣā·ho·rā·yim kaṣṣāhorāyim KatztzohoRayim ṣā·ho·rā·yim ṣāhorāyim ṣō·har ṣōhar Tzohar tzohoRayim ū·miṣ·ṣā·ho·ra·yim ūmiṣṣāhorayim Umitztzohorayim vatztzohoRayim Vetzohorayim wə·ṣā·ho·ra·yim wəṣāhorayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 6:16 HEB: צֹ֣הַר ׀ תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה לַתֵּבָ֗ה NAS: You shall make a window for the ark, KJV: A window shalt thou make to the ark, INT: A window shall make the ark Genesis 43:16 Genesis 43:25 Deuteronomy 28:29 2 Samuel 4:5 1 Kings 18:26 1 Kings 18:27 1 Kings 18:29 1 Kings 20:16 2 Kings 4:20 Job 5:14 Job 11:17 Psalm 37:6 Psalm 55:17 Psalm 91:6 Songs 1:7 Isaiah 16:3 Isaiah 58:10 Isaiah 59:10 Jeremiah 6:4 Jeremiah 15:8 Jeremiah 20:16 Amos 8:9 Zephaniah 2:4 24 Occurrences |
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