Strong's Lexicon stilbó: To shine, to gleam, to glisten Original Word: στίλβω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "stilbó," the concept of shining or radiance is captured in several Hebrew words, such as "זָהַר" (zahar - Strong's Hebrew 2094), meaning to shine or to be bright, and "אוֹר" (or - Strong's Hebrew 216), meaning light. Usage: The Greek verb "stilbó" is used to describe something that shines or emits a bright, gleaming light. It conveys the idea of radiance and brilliance, often associated with divine or heavenly glory. In the New Testament, it is used to depict the dazzling appearance of Jesus during the Transfiguration, highlighting His divine nature and the glory of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, light was often associated with purity, truth, and the divine. The concept of shining or gleaming was used metaphorically to describe the presence and revelation of God. In Jewish and early Christian thought, light symbolized God's holiness and the illumination of His truth. The use of "stilbó" in the New Testament reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the divine glory and majesty of Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to shine NASB Translation radiant (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4744: στίλβωστίλβω; to shine, glisten: of garments (as in Homer, Iliad 3, 392; 18, 596; cf. Plato, Phaedo 59, p. 110 d.), Mark 9:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance shining. Apparently a primary verb; to gleam, i.e. Flash intensely -- shining. Forms and Transliterations στιλβής στιλβον στιλβοντα στίλβοντα στίλβοντος στιλβούσης στίλβωσιν στίχοι στίχον στίχος στίχους στίχων stilbonta stílbontaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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