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λαμπρός G2986
G2986 is the Greek word λαμπρός, transliterated lamprós. The King James Version most often renders it bright.
What it means
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance).
Where it comes from
from the same as G2985 (λαμπάς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.
Verses using λαμπρός
All 9 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 23:11 · KJV
And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
Acts 10:30 · KJV
And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
James 2:2 · KJV
For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
James 2:3 · KJV
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Revelation 15:6 · KJV
And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
Revelation 18:14 · KJV
And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.
Revelation 19:8 · KJV
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
Revelation 22:1 · KJV
And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
Revelation 22:16 · KJV
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2986 mean?
G2986 is the Greek word λαμπρός (lamprós), meaning radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance).
How is G2986 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bright (2 times), goodly (2 times), white (2 times), gorgeous (1 time), gay (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2986 appear in the Bible?
λαμπρός (lamprós) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2986 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2985 (λαμπάς).
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