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φωτισμός G5462

G5462 is the Greek word φωτισμός, transliterated phōtismós. The King James Version most often renders it light.

Word: φωτισμόςTransliteration: phōtismósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

illumination (figuratively).

Where it comes from

from G5461 (φωτίζω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

light 1×give the light 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: light.

Verses using φωτισμός

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 4:4 · KJV

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

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 G5462 mean?

G5462 is the Greek word φωτισμός (phōtismós), meaning illumination (figuratively).

How is G5462 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G5462 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5462 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5461 (φωτίζω).

Nearby entries

G5459 · φωσφόρος — light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e…G5460 · φωτεινός — lustrous, i.e. transparent or…G5461 · φωτίζω — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or…G5463 · χαίρω — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or…G5464 · χάλαζα — hail G5465 · χαλάω — to lower (as into a void)

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