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φωτίζω

phōtizōto illuminateHow to read Greek
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Definition

φωτίζω

(φῶς) [in LXX for אוֹר hi, יָרָה hi., etc. ;]

1. intrans., to shine, give light (Arist., Plut., a1.): before ἐπί, Revelation 22:5.

2. Trans.

(a) to illumine, enlighten (Diod., Plut., al.): with accusative, Luke 11:36, Revelation 21:23; pass., Revelation 18:1. Metaphorical, of spiritual enlightenment (Psalm 119:130, Sir.45.17, al.): John 1:9, Ephesians 1:18; 3:9, R, txt., Hebrews 6:4; 10:32;

(b) to bring to light, make known (Polyb.): 1 Corinthians 4:5, Ephesians 3:9, R, mg., 2 Timothy 1:10 (cf. Kennedy, Sources, 107 f.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Luke 11:36φωτίζῃ
    So if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.”
  2. John 1:9φωτίζει · gives light to
    The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
  3. 1 Corinthians 4:5φωτίσει · will bring to light
    Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
  4. Ephesians 1:18πεφωτισμένους · may be enlightened
    I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
  5. Ephesians 3:9φωτίσαι · to illuminate
    …and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
  6. 2 Timothy 1:10φωτίσαντος · illuminated the way to
    And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,
  7. Hebrews 6:4φωτισθέντας · have once been enlightened
    It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
  8. Hebrews 10:32φωτισθέντες · that you were in the light
    Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
  9. Revelation 18:1ἐφωτίσθη · was illuminated
    After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory.
  10. Revelation 21:23ἐφώτισεν · illuminates
    And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.
  11. Revelation 22:5φωτίσει · will shine
    There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.