Give Light אוֹר

Inspiring Words Knight Vision · Oct 18, 2026 · 2m

We are moving into Numbers chapter eight with our word for today. אוֹר dawn, become light, shine, illuminate, ignite, emit light, be bright. Our word is used 43 times in the Old Testament. We find our word used in the sense to show favor, to do good, bless, conceived of as shining one’s face towards something. Psalm 31:16 Make your face הָאִ֣ירָה shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love! Psalm 119:135 Make your face הָאֵ֣ר shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes. Our word is used the most in the sense to shine, to emit light, be bright, as of the sun or a light…