G5459: φωσφόρος
phōsphóros · “light-bearing”
Definition
light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: day star
Extended definition
φωσ-φόρος, -ον
(φῶς, φέρω),
light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Isa.14:12, Job.3:9, Psa.110:3): metaphorically, 2Pe.1:19 (see Mayor, in l).†
(AS)
(φῶς, φέρω),
light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Isa.14:12, Job.3:9, Psa.110:3): metaphorically, 2Pe.1:19 (see Mayor, in l).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5459 is translated
- the morning star ×1
Bible verses with G5459 (phōsphóros)
Phōsphóros appears in 1 verse.
- 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: