3022. leukos

Lexicon

leukos: White

Original Word: λευκός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: leukos
Pronunciation: loo-kos'
Phonetic Spelling: (lyoo-kos')
Definition: White
Meaning: white, bright, brilliant.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

white.

From luke ("light"); white -- white.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. adjective
Definition
bright, white
NASB Translation
white (25).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3022: λευκός

λευκός, λευκή, λευκόν (λεύσσω to see, behold, look at; akin to Latinluceo, German leuchten; cf. Curtius, p. 113 and § 87; (Vanicek, p. 817)), the Sept. for לָבָן:

1. light, bright, brilliant: τά ἱμάτια ... λευκά ὡς τό φῶς, Matthew 17:2; especially bright or brilliant from whiteness, (dazzling) white: spoken of the garments of angels, and of those exalted to the splendor of the heavenly state, Mark 16:5; Luke 9:29; Acts 1:10; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 6:11; Revelation 7:9, 13; Revelation 19:14 (shining or white garments were worn on festive and state occasions, Ecclesiastes 9:8; cf. Heindorf on Horace sat. 2, 2, 61); with ὡσεί or ὡς ὁ χιών added: Mark 9:3 R L; Matthew 28:3 (ἵπποι λευκοτεροι χιόνος, Homer, Iliad 10, 437); ἐν λευκοῖς namely, ἱματίοις (added in Revelation 3:5; Revelation 4:4), John 20:12; Revelation 3:4; cf. Winers Grammar, 591 (550); (Buttmann, 82 (72)); used of white garments as the sign of innocence and purity of soul, Revelation 3:18; of the heavenly throne, Revelation 20:11.

2. (dead) white: Matthew 5:36 (opposed to μέλας); Revelation 1:14; Revelation 2:17; Revelation 4:4; Revelation 6:2; Revelation 14:14; Revelation 19:11; spoken of the whitening color of ripening grain, John 4:35.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek word "λευκός" (leukos), which is related to the idea of brightness or light.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 3836 (לָבָן, laban): This Hebrew word means "white" and is often used in the Old Testament to describe purity or cleanliness, similar to the Greek "λευκός."

• Strong's Hebrew 3835 (לָבַן, laban): A related verb meaning "to make white" or "to purify," which aligns with the symbolic use of "λευκός" in the New Testament.

In summary, "λευκός" is a significant term in the New Testament, rich with symbolic meaning related to purity, holiness, and divine presence. Its usage underscores the transformative and purifying power of God, as well as the ultimate victory of righteousness.

Usage: The word "λευκός" appears in various contexts within the New Testament, often symbolizing purity, holiness, or divine presence. It is used to describe garments, hair, and other objects that convey a sense of brightness or purity.

Context: The Greek word "λευκός" is frequently used in the New Testament to convey imagery associated with purity and divine glory. In the Berean Standard Bible, "λευκός" is used in several key passages:

• Matthew 17:2: During the Transfiguration, Jesus' face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. This use of "λευκός" emphasizes the divine nature and glory of Christ.

• Revelation 1:14: In John's vision, the hair of the Son of Man is described as "white like wool, as white as snow," symbolizing purity and eternal wisdom.

• Revelation 19:14: The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and clean, follow Christ on white horses. Here, "λευκός" signifies the righteousness and holiness of the heavenly host.

The use of "λευκός" in these contexts often serves to highlight the contrast between the purity of the divine and the imperfection of the earthly. It is a visual representation of holiness and the transformative power of God's presence.

Forms and Transliterations

λευκα λευκά λευκὰ λευκαι λευκαί λευκαὶ λευκαις λευκαῖς λευκας λευκάς λευκὰς λευκη λευκή λευκην λευκήν λευκὴν λευκοί λευκοις λευκοίς λευκοῖς λευκον λευκόν λευκὸν λευκος λευκός λευκὸς leuka leukà leukai leukaí leukaì leukais leukaîs leukas leukás leukàs leuke leukē leukḗ leuken leukēn leukḗn leukḕn leukois leukoîs leukon leukón leukòn leukos leukós leukòs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:36 Adj-AFS
GRK: μίαν τρίχα λευκὴν ποιῆσαι ἢ
NAS: one hair white or black.
KJV: one hair white or black.
INT: one hair white to make or

Matthew 17:2 Adj-NNP
GRK: αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο λευκὰ ὡς τὸ
NAS: became as white as light.
KJV: raiment was white as the light.
INT: of him became white as the

Matthew 28:3 Adj-NNS
GRK: ἔνδυμα αὐτοῦ λευκὸν ὡς χιών
NAS: and his clothing as white as snow.
KJV: his raiment white as snow:
INT: clothing of him white as snow

Mark 9:3 Adj-NNP
GRK: ἐγένετο στίλβοντα λευκὰ λίαν οἷα
NAS: and exceedingly white, as no
KJV: shining, exceeding white as snow;
INT: became shining white exceedingly such as

Mark 16:5 Adj-AFS
GRK: περιβεβλημένον στολὴν λευκήν καὶ ἐξεθαμβήθησαν
NAS: wearing a white robe;
KJV: clothed in a long white garment;
INT: clothed with a robe white and they were greatly amazed

Luke 9:29 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἱματισμὸς αὐτοῦ λευκὸς ἐξαστράπτων
NAS: and His clothing [became] white [and] gleaming.
KJV: raiment [was] white [and] glistering.
INT: clothing of him white became dazzling

John 4:35 Adj-NFP
GRK: χώρας ὅτι λευκαί εἰσιν πρὸς
NAS: on the fields, that they are white for harvest.
KJV: for they are white already to
INT: fields for white they are to

John 20:12 Adj-DNP
GRK: ἀγγέλους ἐν λευκοῖς καθεζομένους ἕνα
NAS: two angels in white sitting, one
KJV: angels in white sitting, the one
INT: angels in white sitting one

Acts 1:10 Adj-DFP
GRK: ἐν ἐσθήσεσι λευκαῖς
NAS: two men in white clothing stood beside
KJV: them in white apparel;
INT: in apparel white

Revelation 1:14 Adj-NFP
GRK: αἱ τρίχες λευκαὶ ὡς ἔριον
NAS: and His hair were white like
KJV: [his] hairs [were] white like
INT: the hairs white as if wool

Revelation 1:14 Adj-NNS
GRK: ὡς ἔριον λευκόν ὡς χιών
NAS: were white like white wool, like
KJV: like wool, as white as snow;
INT: as if wool white as snow

Revelation 2:17 Adj-AFS
GRK: αὐτῷ ψῆφον λευκήν καὶ ἐπὶ
NAS: and I will give him a white stone,
KJV: will give him a white stone, and
INT: to him a pebble white and on

Revelation 3:4 Adj-DNP
GRK: ἐμοῦ ἐν λευκοῖς ὅτι ἄξιοί
NAS: and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.
KJV: me in white: for they are
INT: me in white because worthy

Revelation 3:5 Adj-DNP
GRK: ἐν ἱματίοις λευκοῖς καὶ οὐ
NAS: be clothed in white garments;
KJV: shall be clothed in white raiment; and
INT: in garments white and no

Revelation 3:18 Adj-ANP
GRK: καὶ ἱμάτια λευκὰ ἵνα περιβάλῃ
NAS: that you may become rich, and white garments
KJV: and white raiment,
INT: and garments white that you might be clothed

Revelation 4:4 Adj-DNP
GRK: ἐν ἱματίοις λευκοῖς καὶ ἐπὶ
NAS: clothed in white garments,
KJV: clothed in white raiment; and
INT: in garments white and on

Revelation 6:2 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἰδοὺ ἵππος λευκός καὶ ὁ
NAS: and behold, a white horse,
KJV: and behold a white horse: and
INT: behold a horse white and the [one]

Revelation 6:11 Adj-NFS
GRK: ἑκάστῳ στολὴ λευκή καὶ ἐρρέθη
NAS: to each of them a white robe;
KJV: And white robes were given
INT: each robes white and it was said

Revelation 7:9 Adj-AFP
GRK: περιβεβλημένους στολὰς λευκάς καὶ φοίνικες
NAS: clothed in white robes,
KJV: clothed with white robes,
INT: clothed with robes white and palm branches

Revelation 7:13 Adj-AFP
GRK: στολὰς τὰς λευκὰς τίνες εἰσὶν
NAS: who are clothed in the white robes,
KJV: which are arrayed in white robes? and
INT: robes white who are they

Revelation 14:14 Adj-NFS
GRK: ἰδοὺ νεφέλη λευκή καὶ ἐπὶ
NAS: and behold, a white cloud,
KJV: and behold a white cloud, and
INT: behold a cloud white and upon

Revelation 19:11 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἰδοὺ ἵππος λευκός καὶ ὁ
NAS: and behold, a white horse,
KJV: and behold a white horse; and
INT: behold a horse white and he who

Revelation 19:14 Adj-DMP
GRK: ἐφ' ἵπποις λευκοῖς ἐνδεδυμένοι βύσσινον
NAS: in fine linen, white [and] clean,
KJV: him upon white horses, clothed
INT: upon horses white clothed in fine linen

Revelation 19:14 Adj-ANS
GRK: ἐνδεδυμένοι βύσσινον λευκὸν καθαρόν
NAS: were following Him on white horses.
KJV: in fine linen, white and
INT: clothed in fine linen white pure

Revelation 20:11 Adj-AMS
GRK: θρόνον μέγαν λευκὸν καὶ τὸν
NAS: a great white throne
KJV: I saw a great white throne, and
INT: a throne great white and him who

Strong's Greek 3022
25 Occurrences

λευκὰ — 3 Occ.
λευκαί — 2 Occ.
λευκαῖς — 1 Occ.
λευκάς — 2 Occ.
λευκή — 2 Occ.
λευκὴν — 3 Occ.
λευκοῖς — 5 Occ.
λευκὸν — 4 Occ.
λευκὸς — 3 Occ.