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The meaning of λαμπρός

Understanding lamprós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white. - radiant - by analogy, limpid - figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in...

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λαμπρός

Phoneticlam-pros'
Transliterationlamprós
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white. - radiant - by analogy, limpid - figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 23:11

And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Word: λαμπρός (lamprós)
Acts 10:30

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Word: λαμπρός (lamprós)
James 2:3

And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

Word: λαμπρός (lamprós)
Revelation 19:8

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

Word: λαμπρός (lamprós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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