φωσφόρος
phōsphoroslight-bearingHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective1 occurrence1 book1 verse
Definition
φωσ-φόρος, -ον
(φῶς, φέρω),
light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Isaiah 14:12, Job 3:9, Psalm 110:3): metaphorically, 2 Peter 1:19 (see Mayor, in l).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as φωσφόρος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- 2 Peter 1:19φωσφόρος · [the] morning starWe also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.