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λάμπω G2989
G2989 is the Greek word λάμπω, transliterated lámpō. The King James Version most often renders it shine.
What it means
to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: give light, shine.
Verses using λάμπω
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:15 · KJV
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Matthew 5:16 · KJV
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 17:2 · KJV
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Luke 17:24 · KJV
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
Acts 12:7 · KJV
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
2 Corinthians 4:6 · KJV
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2989 mean?
G2989 is the Greek word λάμπω (lámpō), meaning to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively).
How is G2989 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it shine (3 times), shined (2 times), giveth light (1 time), shineth (1 time).
How many times does G2989 appear in the Bible?
λάμπω (lámpō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2989 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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