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 times

Appears 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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