Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φωσφόρος”
Understanding phōsphóros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
day star. - light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φωσφόρος
Phoneticfoce-for'-os
Transliterationphōsphóros
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
day star. - light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 1:19 | “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:” Word: φωσφόρος (phōsphóros) |