5462. phótismos

Lexicon

phótismos: Illumination, enlightenment, light

Original Word: φωτισμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: phótismos
Pronunciation: fo-tis-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (fo-tis-mos')
Definition: Illumination, enlightenment, light
Meaning: light, luster, illumination, enlightenment.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

enlightenment, light

From photizo; illumination (figuratively) -- light.

see GREEK photizo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5462 phōtismós (a masculine noun, see also 5457 /phṓs, the neuter noun-form) – light itself, the embodiment of the source (beginning) of the illumination. See 5457 (phōs).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from phótizó
Definition
illumination
NASB Translation
light (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5462: φωτισμός

φωτισμός, φωτισμου, ὁ (φωτίζω);

a. the act of enlightening, illumination: πρός φωτισμόν τῆς γνώσεως, equivalent to πρός τό φωτίζειν τήν γνῶσιν, that by teaching we may bring to light etc. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (on which passage, see πρόσωπον, 1 a. sub at the end, p. 551{b} top).

b. brightness, bright light (ἐξ ἡλίου, Sextus Empiricus, p. 522, 9; ἀπό σελήνης, Plutarch (de fac. in orb. lun. § 16, 13), p. 929 d. (ibid., § 18, 4, p. 931 a.); the Sept. for אור, Psalm 26:1 (); Psalm 43:4 (); Psalm 77:14 (); Job 3:9; for מָאור, Psalm 89:8 ()): εἰς τό μή αὐγάσαι (καταυγασαι, L marginal reading Tr marginal reading) τόν φωτισμόν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου, that the brightness of the gospel might not shine forth (R. V. dawn (upon them)), i. e. (dropping the figure) that the enlightening truth of the gospel might not be manifest or be apprehended, 2 Corinthians 4:4.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φωτίζω (phōtizō), meaning "to give light" or "to illuminate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H216 אוֹר (or): Meaning "light," often used in the Old Testament to denote physical light as well as metaphorical light, such as guidance, life, and divine presence.
• H215 אוֹר (or): A verb meaning "to be or become light," used to describe the act of illuminating or shining, both in a physical and metaphorical sense.

These Hebrew terms share a thematic connection with φωτισμός, as they also convey the idea of light as a symbol of divine presence, guidance, and revelation.

Usage: The term φωτισμός is used in the New Testament to describe the process or state of being enlightened, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of receiving divine light or understanding, particularly in relation to the knowledge of God and His truth.

Context: φωτισμός (phōtismos) appears in the New Testament to emphasize the transformative power of divine illumination. This concept is closely associated with the revelation of God's truth and the enlightenment of the human mind and spirit. In the context of the New Testament, φωτισμός is not merely an intellectual enlightenment but a profound spiritual awakening that leads to a deeper understanding of God's will and purpose.

The term is notably used in 2 Corinthians 4:4, where the apostle Paul speaks of the "light of the gospel of the glory of Christ," highlighting the role of divine illumination in overcoming spiritual blindness. This passage underscores the contrast between spiritual darkness and the enlightening power of the gospel, which reveals the glory of Christ to believers.

In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays for the believers' "eyes of your heart to be enlightened," indicating a desire for them to gain spiritual insight and understanding through the Holy Spirit. This enlightenment is essential for comprehending the hope and riches of God's calling.

The concept of φωτισμός is integral to the Christian experience, as it signifies the transition from ignorance and darkness to knowledge and light, facilitated by the Holy Spirit. It is through this divine illumination that believers are equipped to live according to God's truth and reflect His light in the world.

Forms and Transliterations

έχανε φωτισμον φωτισμόν φωτισμὸν φωτισμός φωτισμώ χάνε photismon photismòn phōtismon phōtismòn

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 4:4 N-AMS
GRK: αὐγάσαι τὸν φωτισμὸν τοῦ εὐαγγελίου
NAS: that they might not see the light of the gospel
KJV: lest the light of the glorious
INT: to beam forth the radiancy of the gospel

2 Corinthians 4:6 N-AMS
GRK: ἡμῶν πρὸς φωτισμὸν τῆς γνώσεως
NAS: in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge
KJV: to [give] the light of the knowledge
INT: of us for [the] radiancy of the knowledge

Strong's Greek 5462
2 Occurrences

φωτισμὸν — 2 Occ.