ἐπιφώσκω

epiphosko · /ep-ee-foce'-ko/

Number

G2020

Language

Greek

Original word

ἐπιφώσκω

Transliteration

epiphosko

Pronunciation

ep-ee-foce'-ko

KJV occurrences

2 verses

Definition

a form of 2017; to begin to grow light:--begin to dawn, X draw on.

KJV: begin to dawn, X draw on

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιφώσκω across 2 verses.

dawn1×

on1×

2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

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.

Luke1 verse

And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

What does Strong's G2020 (epiphosko) mean?

a form of 2017; to begin to grow light:--begin to dawn, X draw on.

How many times does G2020 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2020 (ἐπιφώσκω) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dawn.”

How is epiphosko translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2020 is rendered as “dawn” (1×), “on” (1×).