Strong's G5460 · Greek
φωτεινός
phōteinós
Definition
lustrous, i.e. transparent or well-illuminated (figuratively)
KJV: bright, full of light
Root / derivation: from G5457 (φῶς);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φωτεινός across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
Matthew 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Luke2 verses
The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
Luke 11:36If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5460 (phōteinós) mean?
lustrous, i.e. transparent or well-illuminated (figuratively)
How many times does G5460 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5460 (φωτεινός) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “light.”
How is phōteinós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5460 is rendered as “light” (4×), “bright” (1×).
Where does the Greek word φωτεινός come from?
from G5457 (φῶς);