Strong's Lexicon
G2017
G2017 — ἐπιφαύω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2017 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἐπιφαύω |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | a form of G2014 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | epiphauo |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ep-ee-fau'-o |
| Meaning: | 1. to illuminate (figuratively) |
| KJV Renderings: | give light |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐπιφαύσκω (equivalent to the ἐπιφώσκω of Greek writings, cf. Winers Grammar, 90 (85); Buttmann, 67 (59)): future ἐπιφαύσω; to shine upon: τίνι, Eph 5:14, where the meaning is, Christ will pour upon thee the light of divine truth as the sun gives light to men aroused from sleep. (Job 25:5; Job 31:26; (Job 41:9); Acta Thomae § 34.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἐπιφαύω (give light)
Ephesians 5:14
- KJV: Wherefore he saith Awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and Christ shall give thee light
- GK: διό λέγει έγειρε ο καθεύδων και ανάστα εκ των νεκρών και επιφαύσει σοι ο χριστός