Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιφώσκω”
Understanding epiphṓskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a form of ἐπιφαύω begin to dawn, X draw on. - to begin to grow light
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιφώσκω
Phoneticep-ee-foce'-ko
Transliterationepiphṓskō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a form of ἐπιφαύω begin to dawn, X draw on. - to begin to grow light
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 28:1 | “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.” Word: ἐπιφώσκω (epiphṓskō) | |
| Luke 23:54 | “And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.” Word: ἐπιφώσκω (epiphṓskō) |