Definition
λάμπω
[in LXX for נָגַהּ, etc. ;]
to shine: Matthew 5:15-16; 17:2, Luke 17:24, Acts 12:7, 2 Corinthians 4:6 (cf. ἐκ-, περι-λάμπω).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λάμπω:
- נָגַהּna.gah“to shine”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Matthew 5:15λάμπει · it gives lightNeither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
- Matthew 5:16λαμψάτω · shineIn the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 17:2ἔλαμψεν · shoneThere He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
- Luke 17:24λάμπει · [and] lights upFor just as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will be the Son of Man in His day.
- Acts 12:7ἔλαμψεν · shoneSuddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6λάμψει · shine; ἔλαμψεν · made His light shineFor God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.