◄ 5460. phóteinos ►
Strong's Lexicon phóteinos: Bright, full of light, shining Original Word: φωτεινός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: phóteinos Pronunciation: fo-tay-nos' Phonetic Spelling: (fo-ti-nos') Definition: bright, luminous, full of light. Meaning: The adjective φωτεινός means "full of light," "bright," or "radiant." It describes something that emits or reflects light, often used metaphorically to denote clarity, purity, or truth. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root φῶς (phōs), meaning "light." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of light in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word אוֹר (or), Strong's Hebrew 216, which similarly denotes light, brightness, and illumination. This Hebrew term is foundational in the Old Testament, appearing in key passages such as Genesis 1:3, where God commands, "Let there be light," and in the Psalms, where light symbolizes God's guidance and presence. Usage: The term φωτεινός is used in the New Testament to describe both physical brightness and metaphorical illumination. It appears in contexts that emphasize the contrast between light and darkness, often symbolizing knowledge, righteousness, or divine presence. Context: The Greek word φωτεινός is used in the New Testament to convey the concept of light in both literal and figurative senses. In Matthew 6:22, Jesus uses the term in the Sermon on the Mount: "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light (φωτεινός)." Here, φωτεινός is employed metaphorically to describe spiritual insight and moral clarity. The passage suggests that just as a healthy eye allows the body to be full of light, a pure heart and mind enable a person to be filled with spiritual understanding and righteousness. The use of φωτεινός in the New Testament often contrasts with darkness, symbolizing ignorance, sin, or evil. This duality underscores the transformative power of divine truth and the call for believers to live as "children of light" (Ephesians 5:8). The imagery of light is central to the Christian message, representing the presence and revelation of God through Jesus Christ, who is described as the "light of the world" (John 8:12). In the broader biblical narrative, light is a recurring theme that signifies God's creative power, guidance, and salvation. The use of φωτεινός in the New Testament continues this tradition, emphasizing the call for believers to reflect God's light in their lives and to illuminate the world around them with truth and love. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5460 phōteinós (an adjective) – brilliant (shining), describing the revelation (revealing nature) of light. See 5457 (phōs). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from phós Definition bright, light NASB Translation bright (1), full of light (3), illumined (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5460: φωτεινός φωτεινός (WH φωτινος, see Iota), φωτεινή, φωτεινόν (φῶς), light, i. e. composed of light, of a bright character: νεφέλη, Matthew 17:5 (not Griesbach); οἱ ὀφθαλμοί κυρίου μυριοπλασίως ἡλίου φωτεινότεροι, Sir. 23:19. full of light, well lighted, opposed to σκοτεινός, Matthew 6:22; Luke 11:34, 36, (τά σκοτεινά καί τά φωτεινα σώματα, Xenophon, mem. 3, 10, 1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bright, full of light. From phos; lustrous, i.e. Transparent or well-illuminated (figuratively) -- bright, full of light. see GREEK phos Forms and Transliterations φωτεινή φωτεινὴ φωτεινόν φωτεινὸν φωτινη φωτινὴ φωτινον φωτινόν φωτινὸν photeine photeinḕ phōteinē phōteinḕ photeinon photeinón photeinòn phōteinon phōteinón phōteinòn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:22 Adj-NNS GRK: σῶμά σου φωτεινὸν ἔσται NAS: your whole body will be full of light. KJV: body shall be full of light. INT: body of you light will be Matthew 17:5 Adj-NFS GRK: ἰδοὺ νεφέλη φωτεινὴ ἐπεσκίασεν αὐτούς NAS: speaking, a bright cloud KJV: behold, a bright cloud INT: behold a cloud bright overshadowed them Luke 11:34 Adj-NNS GRK: σῶμά σου φωτεινόν ἐστιν ἐπὰν NAS: also is full of light; but when KJV: also is full of light; but when INT: body of you light is when Luke 11:36 Adj-NNS GRK: σου ὅλον φωτεινόν μὴ ἔχον NAS: body is full of light, KJV: therefore [be] full of light, having INT: of you full [is] of light not having Luke 11:36 Adj-NNS GRK: σκοτεινόν ἔσται φωτεινὸν ὅλον ὡς NAS: body is full of light, with no dark KJV: shall be full of light, as INT: dark it will be light all as Strong's Greek 5460 5 Occurrences φωτεινὴ — 1 Occ. φωτεινὸν — 4 Occ.