The meaning of “φαίνω”
Understanding phaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prolongation for the base of φῶς appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think. - to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or i...
φαίνω
prolongation for the base of φῶς appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think. - to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:18 | “That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.” Word: φαίνω (phaínō) | |
| Luke 24:11 | “And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.” Word: φαίνω (phaínō) | |
| Romans 7:13 | “Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.” Word: φαίνω (phaínō) | |
| Philippians 2:15 | “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;” Word: φαίνω (phaínō) | |
| James 4:14 | “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” Word: φαίνω (phaínō) |