Biblica Analytica
H3650 Hebrew

כִּמְרִיר

kim.rir

darkness

Lexicon Entry

Definition
darkness
Transliteration
kim.rir
Strong's Number
H3650
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Light & Darkness

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
H3650
Lemma
כִּמְרִיר
Transliteration
kim.rir
Definition
darkness
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text