Strong's Lexicon augé: Dawn, brightness, radiance Original Word: αὐγή Word Origin: Derived from the root αὔω (auō), meaning "to shine" or "to dawn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of dawn or light is "שַׁחַר" (shachar - Strong's H7837), which also signifies the early morning light or the break of day. Usage: In the New Testament, "augé" is used to describe the first light of day, the dawn, or the brightness associated with the morning light. It conveys the idea of new beginnings, hope, and the dispelling of darkness. The term is often metaphorical, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and the revelation of truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of dawn was often associated with new beginnings and divine intervention. The dawn was seen as a time when the gods might reveal themselves or when significant events could occur. In the Jewish context, light and darkness are frequently used as metaphors for knowledge and ignorance, righteousness and sin, respectively. The dawn, therefore, represents the coming of divine truth and the hope of salvation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition brightness, spec. daylight NASB Translation daybreak (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 827: αὐγήαὐγή, αὐγῆς, ἡ, brightness, radiance (cf. German Auge (eye), of which the tragic poets sometimes use αὐγή, see Pape (or Liddell and Scott; cf. Latinlumina)), especially of the sun; hence, ἡλίου is often added (Homer and following), daylight; hence, ἄχρις (ἄχρι T Tr WH) αὐγῆς even till break of day, Acts 20:11 (Polyaen. 4, 18, p. 386 κατά τήν πρώτην αὐγήν τῆς ἡμέρας). (Synonym: see φέγγος, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break of day. Of uncertain derivation; a ray of light, i.e. (by implication) radiance, dawn -- break of day. Forms and Transliterations αυγήν αυγης αυγής αὐγῆς auges augês augēs augē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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