2986. lampros

Lexicon

lampros: Bright, shining, splendid, radiant

Original Word: λαμπρός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: lampros
Pronunciation: lam-PROS
Phonetic Spelling: (lam-pros')
Definition: Bright, shining, splendid, radiant
Meaning: shining, magnificent, bright, splendid.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bright, clear, white.

From the same as lampas; radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance) -- bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.

see GREEK lampas

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from lampó
Definition
bright
NASB Translation
bright (3), clear (1), fine (2), gorgeous (1), shining (1), splendid (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2986: λαμπρός

λαμπρός, λαμπρά, λαμπρόν (λάμπω);

a. shining; brilliant: ἀστήρ, Revelation 22:16 (Homer, Iliad 4, 77, etc.); clear, transparent, Revelation 22:1.

b. splendid, magnificent (A. V. gorgeous, bright (see below)): ἐσθής, Luke 23:11; Acts 10:30; James 2:2f; λίνον (L Tr WH λίθον), Revelation 15:6; βύσσινος, ; neuter plural splendid ((R. V. sumptuous)) things, i. e. elegancies or luxuries in dress and style, Revelation 18:14. The word is sometimes used of brilliant and glistening whiteness (hence, λαμπρά τηβεννα, toga candida, Polybius 10, 4, 8; 10, 5, 1); accordingly the Vulg. in Acts 10:30; James 2:2; Revelation 15:6 renders it bycandidas; and some interpreters, following the Vulg. (indutum vestc alba), understand 'white apparel' to be spoken of in Luke 23:11 (A. V. gorgeous; (see above)); cf. Keim, iii., p. 380 note (English translation, vi. 104).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λάμπω (lampō), meaning "to shine" or "to give light."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λαμπρός, similar concepts of brightness and splendor can be found in Hebrew words such as זָהָב (zahav, Strong's H2091) meaning "gold," often used metaphorically for splendor, and אוֹר (or, Strong's H216), meaning "light," which is frequently associated with divine presence and revelation.

Usage: In the New Testament, λαμπρός is used to describe both literal and figurative brightness or splendor. It appears in contexts that highlight the glory and majesty of divine or heavenly realities.

Context: The term λαμπρός is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of brightness and splendor, often associated with divine or heavenly attributes. In Luke 23:11, it describes the "splendid" robe placed on Jesus by Herod's soldiers, symbolizing mockery but also inadvertently pointing to His true majesty. In James 2:2, it refers to a "fine" or "splendid" garment, illustrating the partiality shown to the wealthy. The use of λαμπρός in these contexts underscores the contrast between earthly perceptions of glory and the true, divine splendor that is often hidden from human eyes.

The term also appears in Revelation 22:1, where it describes the "bright" river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb. This imagery evokes the purity and life-giving nature of God's presence, emphasizing the ultimate fulfillment of divine promises in the eschatological vision.

The use of λαμπρός in the New Testament reflects a broader biblical theme of light as a symbol of God's presence, truth, and glory. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of divine light, which dispels darkness and reveals the true nature of God's kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations

λαμπρα λαμπρά λαμπρὰ λαμπρᾷ λαμπραν λαμπράν λαμπρὰν λαμπρον λαμπρόν λαμπρὸν λαμπρος λαμπρός λαμπρὸς lampra lamprà lamprā̂i lampran lampràn lampron lampròn lampros lamprós

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 23:11 Adj-AFS
GRK: περιβαλὼν ἐσθῆτα λαμπρὰν ἀνέπεμψεν αὐτὸν
NAS: Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe
KJV: him in a gorgeous robe,
INT: having put on apparel splendid he sent back him

Acts 10:30 Adj-DFS
GRK: ἐν ἐσθῆτι λαμπρᾷ
NAS: stood before me in shining garments,
KJV: me in bright clothing,
INT: in apparel bright

James 2:2 Adj-DFS
GRK: ἐν ἐσθῆτι λαμπρᾷ εἰσέλθῃ δὲ
NAS: with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes,
KJV: in goodly apparel,
INT: in apparel splendid might have come in moreover

James 2:3 Adj-AFS
GRK: ἐσθῆτα τὴν λαμπρὰν καὶ εἴπητε
NAS: to the one who is wearing the fine clothes,
KJV: him that weareth the gay clothing,
INT: apparel splendid and might have said

Revelation 15:6 Adj-ANS
GRK: λίνον καθαρὸν λαμπρὸν καὶ περιεζωσμένοι
NAS: clean [and] bright, and girded
KJV: in pure and white linen, and
INT: linen pure bright and girded with

Revelation 18:14 Adj-NNP
GRK: καὶ τὰ λαμπρὰ ἀπώλετο ἀπὸ
NAS: things that were luxurious and splendid have passed away
KJV: and goodly are departed
INT: and the bright things are departed from

Revelation 19:8 Adj-ANS
GRK: περιβάληται βύσσινον λαμπρὸν καθαρόν τὸ
NAS: linen, bright [and] clean;
KJV: clean and white: for the fine linen
INT: she could be clothed in fine linen bright pure the

Revelation 22:1 Adj-AMS
GRK: ὕδατος ζωῆς λαμπρὸν ὡς κρύσταλλον
NAS: of life, clear as crystal,
KJV: of water of life, clear as crystal,
INT: of water of life clear as crystal

Revelation 22:16 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρός ὁ πρωινός
NAS: of David, the bright morning
KJV: of David, [and] the bright and
INT: star bright morning

Strong's Greek 2986
9 Occurrences

λαμπρᾷ — 3 Occ.
λαμπρὰν — 2 Occ.
λαμπρὸν — 3 Occ.
λαμπρός — 1 Occ.