φωτίζω
phōtizōVerbG5461
to illuminate
From: from G5457 (φῶς);
Short Definition
to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.intrans., to shine, give light (Arist., Plut., a1.)
2.Trans. (a) to illumine, enlighten (Diod., Plut.)
bto bring to light, make known
LXX Usage: for אוֹר hi, יָרָה hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
3
Ephesians
2
Hebrews
2
1 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 4:5
- Ephesians 1:18
- Hebrews 10:32
- John 1:9
- Revelation 18:1
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