5395. phlox

Lexicon

phlox: Flame, blaze

Original Word: φλόξ
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: phlox
Pronunciation: flocks
Phonetic Spelling: (flox)
Definition: Flame, blaze
Meaning: a flame.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

flame

From a primary phlego (to "flash" or "flame"); a blaze -- flame(-ing).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from phlegó (to burn)
Definition
a flame
NASB Translation
flame (6), flaming (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5395: φλόξ

φλόξ, genitive φλογός, ἡ (φλέγω (to burn; cf. Latin 'flagro', etc.)), from Homer down, the Sept. for לַהַב and לֶהָבָה, a flame: Luke 16:24; on the phrases φλόξ πυρός and πῦρ φλογός see πῦρ, p. 558{a}.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of φλέγω (phlégō), meaning "to burn" or "to blaze."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 3852: לַהַב (lahab) • flame
• Strong's Hebrew 784: אֵשׁ (esh) • fire

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the concept of fire as both a literal and symbolic element in the Old Testament, often associated with God's presence, judgment, and purification.

Usage: The term φλόξ appears in the New Testament to describe literal flames or fire, as well as metaphorical uses to convey divine presence, judgment, or purification.

Context: The Greek word φλόξ is used in the New Testament to denote both physical and metaphorical flames. It appears in contexts that emphasize the consuming and purifying nature of fire. In Luke 16:24, the rich man in Hades describes his torment in "this flame," highlighting the literal and painful aspect of fire. In Acts 7:30, φλόξ is used to describe the "flame of a burning bush" where Moses encounters the divine presence, signifying a holy and purifying fire. Hebrews 1:7 uses φλόξ metaphorically to describe angels as "a flame of fire," indicating their role as ministers of God's will, often associated with judgment and purification. Finally, in 2 Thessalonians 1:8, φλόξ is part of the imagery of divine retribution, where the Lord Jesus is revealed "in blazing fire," symbolizing the execution of judgment upon those who do not know God. The use of φλόξ in these passages underscores the dual nature of fire as both destructive and purifying, reflecting God's holiness and justice.

Forms and Transliterations

φλογα φλόγα φλόγες φλογής φλογι φλογί φλογὶ φλογος φλογός φλοξ φλὸξ phloga phlóga phlogi phlogì phlogos phlogós phlox phlòx

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 16:24 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ φλογὶ ταύτῃ
NAS: for I am in agony in this flame.'
KJV: in this flame.
INT: in the flame this

Acts 7:30 N-DFS
GRK: ἄγγελος ἐν φλογὶ πυρὸς βάτου
NAS: Sinai, IN THE FLAME OF A BURNING
KJV: in a flame of fire
INT: an angel in a flame of fire of a bush

2 Thessalonians 1:8 N-GFS
GRK: ἐν πυρὶ φλογός διδόντος ἐκδίκησιν
KJV: In flaming fire taking
INT: in a fire of flame awarding vengenace

Hebrews 1:7 N-AFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ πυρὸς φλόγα
NAS: AND HIS MINISTERS A FLAME OF FIRE.
KJV: his ministers a flame of fire.
INT: of him of fire a flame

Revelation 1:14 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ ὡς φλὸξ πυρός
NAS: were like a flame of fire.
KJV: eyes [were] as a flame of fire;
INT: of him as a flame of fire

Revelation 2:18 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ ὡς φλόγα πυρός καὶ
NAS: like a flame of fire,
KJV: eyes like unto a flame of fire, and
INT: of him as a flame of fire and

Revelation 19:12 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ ὡς φλὸξ πυρός καὶ
NAS: His eyes [are] a flame of fire,
KJV: eyes [were] as a flame of fire, and
INT: of him as a flame of fire and

Strong's Greek 5395
7 Occurrences

φλόγα — 2 Occ.
φλογὶ — 2 Occ.
φλογός — 1 Occ.
φλὸξ — 2 Occ.