Hebrew · H3119, H3915

יוֹמָם וָלַיְלָה

Daily · properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night ; figuratively, adversity

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יוֹמָם H3119 daily

Pronunciation ywōmām

Temporal marker emphasizing continuous, repeated action during daylight hours rather than night

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לַיִל H3915 properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night ; figuratively, adversity

Pronunciation laylāh

Night as darkness symbolizing adversity and spiritual danger; fundamental biblical metaphor for trial and divine testing.

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What does יוֹמָם וָלַיְלָה (yomam valaylah) mean in the Bible?

יוֹמָם · לַיִל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "day and night, fixed creation rhythm".

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What does יוֹמָם · לַיִל mean in the Bible?

יוֹמָם · לַיִל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "day and night, fixed creation rhythm".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3119, H3915?

H3119, H3915 is connected to 286 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. day and night, fixed creation rhythm

Strong's H3119, H3915

Lexical occurrences 286 verses

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day and night, fixed creation rhythm

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