ΦΩΣΦΟΡΟΣ, φωσφορος
PHŌSPHOROS, phōsphoros
Sounds Like: FOHS-foh-ros
Translations: light-bringing, light-bearer, a light-bearer, morning star, day-star, a morning star, a day-star
From the root: ΦΩΣΦΟΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective meaning 'light-bringing' or 'light-bearing'. It is formed from 'φῶς' (light) and 'φέρω' (to bear, carry). It can be used to describe anything that brings light. In a specific context, it is used as a proper noun to refer to the 'Morning Star' or 'Day-star', which is the planet Venus when it appears before sunrise.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative
Strong’s number: G5459 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 2 Peter — 1:19
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 2 Peter — 1:19
From the same root
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