The meaning of “φωτεινός”
Understanding phōteinós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bright, full of light. - lustrous, i.e. transparent or well-illuminated (figuratively)
φωτεινός
bright, full of light. - lustrous, i.e. transparent or well-illuminated (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:22 | “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” Word: φωτεινός (phōteinós) | |
| Matthew 17:5 | “While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” Word: φωτεινός (phōteinós) | |
| Luke 11:34 | “The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.” Word: φωτεινός (phōteinós) | |
| Luke 11:36 | “If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.” Word: φωτεινός (phōteinós) |