G2020: ἐπιφώσκω
epiphṓskō · “to dawn”
Definition
to begin to grow light
KJV translates it as: begin to dawn, X draw on
Word origin: a form of G2017 (ἐπιφαύω);
Extended definition
ἐπι-φώσκω
[in LXX for הָלַל hi., Job.41:18 A (Βא, ἐπιφαύσκ-) * ;]
1. to let shine.
2. to dawn (cf. MM, Exp., xiv): Luk.23:54; before εἰς, Mat_28:1.†
(AS)
[in LXX for הָלַל hi., Job.41:18 A (Βא, ἐπιφαύσκ-) * ;]
1. to let shine.
2. to dawn (cf. MM, Exp., xiv): Luk.23:54; before εἰς, Mat_28:1.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2020 is translated
- dawning ×1
- was just beginning. ×1
Bible verses with G2020 (epiphṓskō)
Epiphṓskō appears in 2 verses.
- Matthew 28:1
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
- Luke 23:54
And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.