כִּמְרִיר
kim.rir
darkness
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "כִּמְרִיר" (kim.rir) is defined as "darkness." It belongs to the semantic domain of Light & Darkness, indicating its primary association with the absence of light. This word is used only once in the Bible, suggesting its limited scope of application. Given its definition and limited usage, "כִּמְרִיר" likely conveys a sense of obscurity, shadow, or the unknown. Its significance lies in its contrast to light, which is often associated with knowledge, understanding, and divine presence. The use of "כִּמְרִיר" in the Bible may highlight the importance of illumination and understanding in a particular context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text