Strong's G5461 · Greek
φωτίζω
photizo · /fo-tid'-zo/
Definition
from 5457; to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively):--enlighten, illuminate, (bring to, give) light, make to see.
KJV: enlighten, illuminate, (bring to, give) light, make to see
Root / derivation: from 5457
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φωτίζω across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ephesians2 verses
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 3:9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation3 verses
And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory.
Revelation 21:23And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
Revelation 22:5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5461 (photizo) mean?
from 5457; to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively):--enlighten, illuminate, (bring to, give) light, make to see.
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 photizo 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 5457