φωσφόρος

phōsphorosAdjectiveG5459

light-bearing

From: from G5457 (φῶς) and G5342 (φέρω);

Short Definition

light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

light-bringing., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat. cf. ἐωσφόρος, ): metaphorically, (see Mayor, in l).

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 1:19

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