Meaning
ur'-li (orthros, and related words; proi):
The word generally refers to the day, and means the hour of dawn or soon after (Gen 19:2, 2Ch 36:15, Hos 6:4, Luk 24:22). Sometimes it refers to the beginning of the season, eg. the early rain (Psa 84:6, Jas 5:7 see RAIN). It may also have the sense of "speedily" (Ps 46:5). The early morning is frequently commended as the hour for prayer. See examples of Jesus (Mar 1:35, Luk 21:38, Joh 8:2); also Abraham (Ge 19:27), Jacob (Ge 28:18), Gideon (Jud 6:38), Samuel(1Sa 15:12), David (1Sa 17:20).
G. H. Gerberding
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ur'-li (orthros, and related words; proi):
The word generally refers to the day, and means the hour of dawn or soon after (Gen 19:2, 2Ch 36:15, Hos 6:4, Luk 24:22). Sometimes it refers to the beginning of the season, eg. the early rain (Psa 84:6, Jas 5:7 see RAIN). It may also have the sense of "speedily" (Ps 46:5). The early morning is frequently commended as the hour for prayer. See examples of Jesus (Mar 1:35, Luk 21:38, Joh 8:2); also Abraham (Ge 19:27), Jacob (Ge 28:18), Gideon (Jud 6:38), Samuel(1Sa 15:12), David (1Sa 17:20).
G. H. Gerberding
