4744. stilbó

Lexicon

stilbó: To shine, to gleam, to glisten

Original Word: στίλβω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: stilbó
Pronunciation: stil'-bo
Phonetic Spelling: (stil'-bo)
Definition: To shine, to gleam, to glisten
Meaning: I shine, glisten, flash, am radiant.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

shining.

Apparently a primary verb; to gleam, i.e. Flash intensely -- shining.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. verb
Definition
to shine
NASB Translation
radiant (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4744: στίλβω

στίλβω; to shine, glisten: of garments (as in Homer, Iliad 3, 392; 18, 596; cf. Plato, Phaedo 59, p. 110 d.), Mark 9:3.

Topical Lexicon

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
• H3313 יָפַע (yapha): To shine, to be bright

These Hebrew terms share a thematic connection with στίλβω, as they all convey the idea of shining or emitting light, often in a context that signifies divine presence or revelation. The use of light as a metaphor for God's presence and glory is a consistent theme throughout the biblical narrative, bridging both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The verb στίλβω is used in the context of describing something that shines or glistens, often with a connotation of brightness or radiance.

Context: The Greek verb στίλβω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of shining or radiating brightness. This term is often associated with the appearance of divine or heavenly figures, emphasizing their glory and majesty. The usage of στίλβω in the New Testament is limited, but it carries significant theological implications, particularly in the context of divine revelation and the manifestation of God's glory.

In the Berean Standard Bible, στίλβω is notably used in the account of the Transfiguration of Jesus, where His appearance is described as shining with a divine radiance. This event underscores the divine nature of Christ and serves as a revelation of His glory to the disciples. The shining appearance of Jesus during the Transfiguration is a powerful testament to His identity as the Son of God and His role in the divine plan of salvation.

The concept of shining or radiance is a recurring theme in biblical literature, often symbolizing purity, holiness, and the presence of God. In the Old Testament, similar imagery is used to describe the appearance of God or His messengers, reinforcing the connection between light and the divine.

Forms and Transliterations

στιλβής στιλβον στιλβοντα στίλβοντα στίλβοντος στιλβούσης στίλβωσιν στίχοι στίχον στίχος στίχους στίχων stilbonta stílbonta

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 9:3 V-PPA-NNP
GRK: αὐτοῦ ἐγένετο στίλβοντα λευκὰ λίαν
NAS: became radiant and exceedingly
KJV: became shining, exceeding
INT: of him became shining white exceedingly

Strong's Greek 4744
1 Occurrence

στίλβοντα — 1 Occ.