Hebrew · H4759, H3915 · unreviewed

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 word meaning "visions of the night".

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Meaning

visions of the night
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