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φωσφόρος G5459

G5459 is the Greek word φωσφόρος, transliterated phōsphóros. The King James Version most often renders it day star.

Word: φωσφόροςTransliteration: phōsphórosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G5457 (φῶς) and G5342 (φέρω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

day star 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: day star.

Verses using φωσφόρος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 1:19 · KJV

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

Common questions

What does Strong's G5459 mean?

G5459 is the Greek word φωσφόρος (phōsphóros), meaning light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively).

How is G5459 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it day star (1 time).

How many times does G5459 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5459 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5457 (φῶς) and G5342 (φέρω).

Nearby entries

G5456 · φωνή — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial)…G5457 · φῶς — compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί))…G5458 · φωστήρ — an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a…G5460 · φωτεινός — lustrous, i.e. transparent or…G5461 · φωτίζω — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or…G5462 · φωτισμός — illumination (figuratively)

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