ΑΠΟΣΤΙΛΒΩ, αποστιλβω
APOSTILBŌ, apostilbō
Sounds Like: ah-poh-STIL-boh
Translations: to shine brightly, to be radiant, to be dazzling
From the root: ΑΠΟΣΤΙΛΒΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes something that shines with an intense, brilliant light, often implying a supernatural or divine radiance. It is a compound word formed from the preposition 'ΑΠΟ' (APO), meaning 'from' or 'away from', and the verb 'ΣΤΙΛΒΩ' (STILBO), meaning 'to gleam' or 'to shine'. The prefix 'ΑΠΟ' intensifies the meaning of shining, suggesting a light that emanates powerfully.
Inflection: First Person Singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Strong’s number: G0000 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἈΠΟΣΤΙΛΒΟΥΣΑΙ — shining, gleaming, dazzling, radiant
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