Hebrew · H4759, H3915

מַרְאֹת הַלַּיְלָה

A vision ; also (causatively) a mirror · properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night ; figuratively, adversity

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מַרְאָה H4759 a vision ; also (causatively) a mirror

Pronunciation marĕʾāh

Vision as both divinely granted sight and human reflection—seeing and being seen in relationship to God

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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 מַרְאֹת הַלַּיְלָה (mar'ot ha-laylah) mean in the Bible?

מַרְאָה · לַיִל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "visions of the night".

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What does מַרְאָה · לַיִל mean in the Bible?

מַרְאָה · לַיִל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "visions of the night".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4759, H3915?

H4759, H3915 is connected to 246 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. visions of the night

Strong's H4759, H3915

Lexical occurrences 246 verses

Source Gloss

visions of the night

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