Berean Strong's Lexicon phanos: Lantern, lamp Original Word: φανός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "φαίνω" (phaino), meaning "to shine" or "to appear." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of light or lamp is נֵר (ner), Strong's Hebrew #5216, which appears in passages like Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Usage: The term "phanos" refers to a source of light, specifically a lantern or lamp, used to illuminate darkness. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to represent spiritual enlightenment or the presence of divine truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, lamps and lanterns were essential for daily life, especially after sunset. They were typically made of clay or metal and fueled by oil. The imagery of light was deeply embedded in Jewish and Greco-Roman cultures, symbolizing knowledge, purity, and divine presence. In the context of the New Testament, light often represents the revelation of God's truth through Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom phainó Definition a torch or lantern NASB Translation lanterns (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5322: φανόςφανός. φανου, ὁ (φαίνω), a torch (A. V. lantern; Hesychius Ἀττικοι δέ λυχνουκον ἐκάλουν ὁ ἡμεῖς νῦν φανον; cf. Phryn., p. 59 and Lob.'s note; Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 131; Athen. 15, p. 699 d. and following, and Casaubon's notes, chapter 18: see λαμπάς and references): John 18:8. (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lantern. From phaino; a lightener, i.e. Light; lantern -- lantern. see GREEK phaino Forms and Transliterations φανων φανών φανῶν phanon phanôn phanōn phanō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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