λάμπωlámpō

to shine: Matthew 5:15, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 17:2, Luke 17:24, Acts 12:7, 2 Corinthians 4:6 (cf.

Greek (New Testament) · G2989

Meanings

ἐκ-, περι-λάμπω).

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 5:15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
  • Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
  • Matthew 17:2 As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
  • Luke 17:24 For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so it will be on the day when the Son of Man comes.
  • Acts 12:7 Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of the Lord stood before Peter. The angel struck him on the side to awaken him and said, “Quick! Get up!” And the chains fell off his wrists.
  • 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.