Strong's Lexicon perilampó: To shine around, to illuminate Original Word: περιλάμπω Word Origin: From the Greek words "peri" (meaning "around" or "about") and "lampó" (meaning "to shine" or "to give light"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perilampó," similar concepts of divine light or glory can be found in Hebrew words such as "אוֹר" (or, Strong's H216), meaning "light," and "כָּבוֹד" (kabod, Strong's H3519), meaning "glory." Usage: The verb "perilampó" is used to describe the action of light shining or illuminating around something or someone. It conveys the idea of being surrounded by light, often in a divine or supernatural context. This term is typically used to describe a radiant or glorious light that envelops or encircles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, light was often associated with the divine, purity, and truth. The imagery of light surrounding an individual or object would have been understood as a sign of divine presence or favor. In the context of the New Testament, such imagery is frequently used to describe encounters with the divine, emphasizing the holiness and glory of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom peri and lampó Definition to shine around NASB Translation shining...around (1), shone around (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4034: περιλάμπωπεριλάμπω: 1 aorist περιελαμψα; to shine around: τινα, Luke 2:9; Acts 26:13. (Diodorus, Josephus, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shine aroundFrom peri and lampo; to illuminate all around, i.e. Invest with a halo -- shine round about. see GREEK peri see GREEK lampo Forms and Transliterations περιελαμψεν περιέλαμψεν περιλαμψαν περιλάμψαν perielampsen periélampsen perilampsan perilámpsanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 2:9 V-AIA-3SGRK: δόξα Κυρίου περιέλαμψεν αὐτούς καὶ NAS: of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly KJV: of the Lord shone round about them: INT: [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them and Acts 26:13 V-APA-ANS Strong's Greek 4034 |