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Strong's numbers

φωσφόρος (G5459)

phōsphóros

foce-for'-os

from φῶς and φέρω; light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively):--day star.

Abbott–Smith

* φωσ-φόρος, -ον (< φῶς, φέρω),
light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Is 14:12, Jb 3:9, Ps 110:3): metaph., II Pe 1:19 (v. Mayor, in l.).†

From G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), in the public domain.


1 occurrence

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  • 2 Peter 1:19
    We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: