The meaning of “λαμπρός”
Understanding lamprós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white. - radiant - by analogy, limpid - figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in...
λαμπρός
bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white. - radiant - by analogy, limpid - figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |