Strong's G5458 · Greek
φωστήρ
phoster · /foce-tare'/
Number
G5458
Language
Greek
Original word
φωστήρ
Transliteration
phoster
Pronunciation
foce-tare'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
from 5457; an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy:--light.
KJV: light
Root / derivation: from 5457
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φωστήρ across 2 verses.
light1×
lights1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5458 (phoster) mean?
from 5457; an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy:--light.
How many times does G5458 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5458 (φωστήρ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “light.”
How is phoster translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5458 is rendered as “light” (1×), “lights” (1×).
Where does the Greek word φωστήρ come from?
from 5457