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φέγγος G5338

G5338 is the Greek word φέγγος, transliterated phéngos. The King James Version most often renders it light.

Word: φέγγοςTransliteration: phéngosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

brilliancy.

Where it comes from

probably akin to the base of G5457 (φῶς) (compare G5350 (φθέγγομαι)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

light 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: light.

Verses using φέγγος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Matthew 24:29 · KJV

Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

Common questions

What does Strong's G5338 mean?

G5338 is the Greek word φέγγος (phéngos), meaning brilliancy.

How is G5338 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it light (1 time).

How many times does G5338 appear in the Bible?

φέγγος (phéngos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5338 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to the base of G5457 (φῶς) (compare G5350 (φθέγγομαι)).

Nearby entries

G5335 · φάσκω — to assert G5336 · φάτνη — a crib (for fodder)G5337 · φαῦλος — "foul" or "flawy", i.e. (figuratively) wicked G5339 · φείδομαι — to be chary of, i.e. (subjectively) to…G5340 · φειδομένως — abstemiously, i.e. stingily G5341 · φελόνης — a mantle (surtout)

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