Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5461

Strong's G5461 · Greek

φωτίζω

phōtízō

Number
G5461
Language
Greek
Original word
φωτίζω
Transliteration
phōtízō
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)

KJV: enlighten, illuminate, (bring to, give) light, make to see

Root / derivation: from G5457 (φῶς);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φωτίζω across 11 verses.

light4×
enlightened2×
brought1×
give1×
giveth1×
illuminated1×
lighten1×
lightened1×
lighteth1×
make1×
see1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Luke1 verse
John1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5461 (phōtízō) mean?

to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G5461 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5461 (φωτίζω) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “light.”

How is phōtízō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5461 is rendered as “light” (4×), “enlightened” (2×), “brought” (1×), “give” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word φωτίζω come from?

from G5457 (φῶς);