◄ 1307. diaphanés ►
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diaphanés: Transparent, clear, evident

Original Word: διαφανής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: diaphanés
Pronunciation: dee-af-an-ACE
Phonetic Spelling: (dee-af-an-ace')
Definition: Transparent, clear, evident
Meaning: through which light passes, transparent.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
transparent.

From dia and phaino; appearing through, i.e. "diaphanous" -- transparent.

see GREEK dia

see GREEK phaino

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for diaugés, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1307: διαφανής

διαφανής, διαφανες (διαφαίνω, to show through), transparent, translucent: Revelation 21:21 Rec.; see διαυγής. (Herodotus, Aristophanes, Plato, others.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From the Greek roots διά (dia, meaning "through") and φαίνω (phainō, meaning "to shine" or "to appear").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαφανής, the concept of transparency and clarity can be related to several Hebrew words that convey similar meanings:

- H214 אור (or): Meaning "light," often used metaphorically for truth and understanding.
- H2892 טָהוֹר (tahor): Meaning "pure" or "clean," which can imply transparency in moral or spiritual contexts.
- H1540 גָּלָה (galah): Meaning "to reveal" or "to uncover," suggesting the act of making something clear or transparent.

These Hebrew terms, like διαφανής, contribute to the biblical themes of light, purity, and revelation, underscoring the importance of clarity and transparency in the spiritual life.

Usage: The term διαφανής is not directly used in the New Testament text. However, it is a descriptive term that can be applied to concepts of clarity and transparency, often in a metaphorical sense, such as the clarity of understanding or the transparency of truth.

Context: The Greek word διαφανής, though not appearing in the canonical New Testament, embodies the concept of transparency and clarity. In the broader context of biblical literature, these qualities are often associated with divine truth and revelation. The idea of something being "transparent" or "clear" can be linked to the biblical theme of light and truth, as seen in passages that emphasize the revealing nature of God's word and the clarity it brings to human understanding.

For example, in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of light as a metaphor for truth and understanding is prevalent. In John 1:5, it is written, "The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Here, light represents the clarity and truth of Christ's message, which is transparent and unmistakable to those who receive it.

Theologically, the notion of transparency can also be related to the purity and sincerity expected of believers. In 1 John 1:7, the call to "walk in the light" suggests living a life of openness and integrity, reflecting the transparent nature of divine truth.

Forms and Transliterations
διαφανείς διαφανή διαφαύση διέφαυσε διέφαυσεν
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