Lexical Summary próinos: Early, morning Original Word: πρωϊνός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance morning. From proi; pertaining to the dawn, i.e. Matutinal -- morning. see GREEK proi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prói Definition at early morning NASB Translation day (1), morning (3), breaking* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4407: πρωϊνόςπρωϊνός (WH πρωϊνός (see their Appendix, p. 152), Tdf. edition 7 προϊνός (cf. Iota)) (for the older πρώιος, see ὀρθρινός; the same term. in the Latinserotinus, diutinus), πρωινή, πρωινόν (πρωι<), pertaining to the morning: ὁ ἀστήρ ὁ πρωϊνός, Revelation 2:28 (on which see ἀστήρ); Topical Lexicon Meaning and Imagery The word describes that which belongs to the early dawn, the first light that pushes back night. In Scripture it functions metaphorically rather than literally, evoking freshness, hope, and the certainty of a new day. By associating the Messiah with the morning star, the Spirit directs attention to the arrival of ultimate light after the long darkness of sin, suffering, and judgment. Occurrences in Scripture 1. Revelation 2:28 – To the overcomers in Thyatira the risen Christ promises, “And I will give him the morning star”. These two occurrences frame the closing movement of the New Testament: first the pledge, then the self-identification, together forming a literary inclusio that magnifies the certainty of fulfillment. Christological Significance Revelation 22:16 grounds the title firmly in the person of Jesus Christ. He is both Davidic King (“Root and Offspring of David”) and cosmic Light-Bearer (“bright Morning Star”). The title merges royal, messianic, and creational motifs: • Davidic Royalty – Psalm 132 and Isaiah 11 link David’s line with everlasting rule. By coupling “Root…of David” with “Morning Star,” the text proclaims that the same royal Son also brings the dawn of the new creation. Eschatological Hope In Revelation 2:28 the “morning star” is a reward promised to the believer who “overcomes and keeps My works until the end” (2:26). The gift is not merely an object but participation in Christ Himself. The faithful share His authority (2:26-27) and His very light (2:28). Thus the term encapsulates personal fellowship with Christ in His consummated kingdom. Relation to Other Biblical Passages • Numbers 24:17 foresees “a star out of Jacob,” an early messianic prophecy fulfilled in Jesus. Historical Interpretation Early church fathers (e.g., Hippolytus, Victorinus) identified the morning star with Christ’s second advent, stressing His triumph over the darkness of Antichrist. Medieval commentators linked it to Christ’s resurrection, the first light of salvation history. Reformation writers saw in the title assurance that Scripture’s prophetic word will be ratified when Christ appears, the Reformers insisting that this light is apprehended through faith alone. Pastoral and Devotional Application 1. Assurance in Trial – The promise of receiving the morning star sustains believers amid persecution. As dawn is certain after night, so Christ’s appearing is certain after suffering. Summary Strong’s Greek 4407 portrays Jesus Christ as the bright harbinger of God’s final day and pledges that overcomers will share in His glory. The term unites promise and fulfillment, heaven and earth, Davidic hope and cosmic renewal. As sure as sunrise, the Morning Star will appear; until then, believers walk in His light and hold fast His word, confident that the long night is nearly over. Forms and Transliterations πρωϊνή πρωϊνην πρωϊνήν πρωϊνης πρωινον πρωινόν πρωϊνόν πρωινος πρωινός πρωϊνός πρωϊνου proinon proinón prōinon prōinón proinos proinós prōinos prōinósLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 2:28 Adj-AMSGRK: ἀστέρα τὸν πρωινόν NAS: and I will give him the morning star. KJV: I will give him the morning star. INT: star morning Revelation 22:16 Adj-NFS Strong's Greek 4407 |
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