Strong's Lexicon lampó: To shine, to give light Original Word: λάμπω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H215 אוֹר (or) - to be or become light, shine - H5050 נָגַהּ (nagah) - to shine, to give light Usage: The Greek verb "lampó" means to emit light or to shine. It is often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the radiance of God's presence, the light of Christ, or the illumination of truth and righteousness in the lives of believers. The term conveys both physical and spiritual illumination, emphasizing the transformative power of divine light. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, light was a powerful symbol of knowledge, purity, and divine presence. In the Greco-Roman context, light was associated with the divine and the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical. In Jewish tradition, light was a symbol of God's guidance and revelation, as seen in the imagery of the menorah in the Temple and the prophetic writings that speak of God's light shining upon His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to shine NASB Translation gives light (1), shine (2), shines (1), shone (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2989: λάμπωλάμπω; future λαμψω (2 Corinthians 4:6 L text T Tr WH); 1 aorist ἐλαμψα; (from Homer down); to shine: Matthew 5:15; Matthew 17:2; Luke 17:24; Acts 12:7; 2 Corinthians 4:6. (Compare: ἐκλάμπω, περιλάμπω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance give light, shine. A primary verb; to beam, i.e. Radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively) -- give light, shine. Forms and Transliterations έλαμψαν ελαμψεν έλαμψεν ἔλαμψεν λαμπει λάμπει λάμπουσι λάμψαι λαμψατω λαμψάτω λαμψει λάμψει elampsen élampsen lampei lámpei lampsato lampsatō lampsáto lampsátō lampsei lámpseiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:15 V-PIA-3SGRK: λυχνίαν καὶ λάμπει πᾶσιν τοῖς NAS: but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all KJV: and it giveth light unto all INT: lampstand and it shines for all who Matthew 5:16 V-AMA-3S Matthew 17:2 V-AIA-3S Luke 17:24 V-PIA-3S Acts 12:7 V-AIA-3S 2 Corinthians 4:6 V-FIA-3S 2 Corinthians 4:6 V-AIA-3S Strong's Greek 2989 |
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