φέγγος

phengosNoun (Neuter)G5338

brightness

From: probably akin to the base of G5457 (φῶς) (compare G5350 (φθέγγομαι));

Short Definition

brilliancy

Full Lexicon Entry

light, brightness, usually with genitive of something that shines or reflects: of the moon,; of a lamp.
Synonyms
αὐγή, q.v
LXX Usage: chiefly for נֹגַהּ

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Matthew 24:29
  • Mark 13:24

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