◄ 5458. phóstér ►
Strong's Lexicon phóstér: Light, Luminary Original Word: φωστήρ Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: phóstér Pronunciation: foce-TAIR Phonetic Spelling: (foce-tare') Definition: a light, an illuminator, perhaps the sun; a star; brilliancy. Meaning: A luminary, a light-giver, or a source of light. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to someone who brings enlightenment or guidance. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φῶς (phōs), meaning "light." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3974 מָאוֹר (ma'or): Refers to a luminary or light, often used in the context of celestial bodies like the sun and moon. • H215 אוֹר (or): A verb meaning "to be or become light," often used metaphorically to describe enlightenment or divine revelation. • H216 אוֹר (or): A noun meaning "light," used to describe both physical light and metaphorical illumination or guidance. These Hebrew terms share a thematic connection with φωστήρ, emphasizing the role of light as a symbol of divine presence, guidance, and truth throughout the biblical narrative. Usage: The term φωστήρ is used in the New Testament to describe celestial bodies like stars or metaphorically to describe individuals who provide spiritual or moral guidance. Context: The Greek word φωστήρ appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize illumination and guidance. It is used to describe both physical and metaphorical sources of light. In Philippians 2:15, the Apostle Paul uses φωστήρ to encourage believers to "shine as lights in the world," highlighting their role as moral and spiritual guides in a world characterized by darkness and moral ambiguity. This metaphorical use underscores the transformative power of living a life that reflects the teachings of Christ, serving as a beacon of hope and truth. The concept of light as a symbol of divine presence and truth is deeply rooted in biblical tradition. In the Old Testament, light often represents God's purity, wisdom, and guidance. The New Testament continues this theme, with Jesus Christ being described as the "light of the world" (John 8:12), calling His followers to reflect His light in their lives. The use of φωστήρ in the New Testament aligns with the broader biblical narrative that contrasts light with darkness, good with evil, and truth with falsehood. Believers are called to embody the light of Christ, illuminating the path for others and standing as witnesses to the transformative power of the Gospel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from phós Definition a luminary, light NASB Translation brilliance (1), lights (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5458: φωστήρ φωστήρ, φωστηρος, ὁ (φῶς, φώσκω); 1. that which gives light, an illuminator (Vulg.luminar): of the stars (luminaries), Philippians 2:15 (Wis. 13:2; Sir. 43:7; Genesis 1:14, 16; Heliodorus 2, 24; (Anthol. Pal. 15, 17; of sun and moon, Test xii. Patr. test. Levi 14); ecclesiastical writings.) 2. light, brightness: Revelation 21:11 (Anthol. 11, 359) (others refer this to 1; cf. Trench, § xlvi.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance light. From phos; an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy -- light. see GREEK phos Forms and Transliterations φωστηρ φωστήρ φωστὴρ φωστήρα φωστήρας φωστηρες φωστήρες φωστῆρες phoster phostḕr phōstēr phōstḕr phosteres phostêres phōstēres phōstē̂res Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Philippians 2:15 N-NMP GRK: φαίνεσθε ὡς φωστῆρες ἐν κόσμῳ NAS: you appear as lights in the world, KJV: ye shine as lights in the world; INT: you appear as lights in [the] world Revelation 21:11 N-NMS GRK: θεοῦ ὁ φωστὴρ αὐτῆς ὅμοιος NAS: of God. Her brilliance was like KJV: and her light [was] like unto a stone INT: of God the radiance of it [was] like Strong's Greek 5458 2 Occurrences φωστὴρ — 1 Occ. φωστῆρες — 1 Occ.