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λάμπω G2989

G2989 is the Greek word λάμπω, transliterated lámpō. The King James Version most often renders it shine.

Word: λάμπωTransliteration: lámpōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

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.

shine 3×shined 2×giveth light 1×shineth 1×

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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