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φωστήρ G5458

G5458 is the Greek word φωστήρ, transliterated phōstḗr. The King James Version most often renders it lights.

Word: φωστήρTransliteration: phōstḗrLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy.

Where it comes from

from G5457 (φῶς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lights 1×light 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: light.

Verses using φωστήρ

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Philippians 2:15 · KJV

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Revelation 21:11 · KJV

Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

Common questions

What does Strong's G5458 mean?

G5458 is the Greek word φωστήρ (phōstḗr), meaning an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy.

How is G5458 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G5458 appear in the Bible?

φωστήρ (phōstḗr) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5458 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5457 (φῶς).

Nearby entries

G5455 · φωνέω — to emit a sound (animal, human or…G5456 · φωνή — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial)…G5457 · φῶς — compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί))…G5459 · φωσφόρος — light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e…G5460 · φωτεινός — lustrous, i.e. transparent or…G5461 · φωτίζω — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or…

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