Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5457

Strong's G5457 · Greek

φῶς

phos · /foce/

Number
G5457
Language
Greek
Original word
φῶς
Transliteration
phos
Pronunciation
foce
KJV occurrences
59 verses

Definition

from an obsolete phao (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative):--fire, light.

KJV: fire, light

Root / derivation: from an obsolete phao (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φῶς across 59 verses.

light67×
fire2×
lights1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew6 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke6 verses
Luke 2:32

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Luke 8:16

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

Luke 11:35

Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

Luke 12:3

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

Luke 16:8

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

Luke 22:56

But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.

John16 verses
John 1:4

In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

John 1:5

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. comprehended: or, did not admit, or, receive

John 1:7

The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.

John 1:8

He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

John 1:9

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

John 3:19

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

John 3:20

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. reproved: or, discovered

John 3:21

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John 5:35

He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

John 9:5

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

John 11:9

Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

John 11:10

But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.

John 12:35

Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

John 12:36

While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

John 12:46

I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

Acts10 verses
Acts 9:3

And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:

Acts 12:7

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Acts 13:47

For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

Acts 16:29

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

Acts 22:6

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

Acts 22:9

And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.

Acts 22:11

And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus.

Acts 26:13

At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.

Acts 26:18

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Acts 26:23

That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.

Romans2 verses
2 Corinthians3 verses
Ephesians2 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
1 John5 verses
Revelation3 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5457 (phos) mean?

from an obsolete phao (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; compare 5316, 5346); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative):--fire, light.

How many times does G5457 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5457 (φῶς) appears in 59 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “light.”

How is phos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5457 is rendered as “light” (67×), “fire” (2×), “lights” (1×).

Where does the Greek word φῶς come from?

from an obsolete phao (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays