Phōsphoros φωσφόρος
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| φωσφόρος | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | phōsphoros |
| Strong's number | G5459 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | light-bearing |
| Occurrences | 1 in 1 verse |
Phōsphoros (Greek φωσφόρος, Strong's G5459) is a Greek adjective meaning “light-bearing”. It occurs 1 time in 1 verse of the New Testament.
Definition
φωσ-φόρος, -ον
(φῶς, φέρω),
light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Isa.14:12, Job.3:9, Psa.110:3): metaphorically, 2Pe.1:19 (see Mayor, in l).†
(AS)
(φῶς, φέρω),
light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Isa.14:12, Job.3:9, Psa.110:3): metaphorically, 2Pe.1:19 (see Mayor, in l).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | star (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | morning star (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Phōsphoros, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
2 Peter
- 2 Peter 1:19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).