φωσφόροςphōsphóros

light-bringing; as as a noun, ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., and elsewhere; cf.

Greek (New Testament) · G5459

Meanings

ἐωσφόρος, Isaiah 14:12, Job 3:9, Psalms 110:3): metaphorically, 2 Peter 1:19.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 1 times in the Bible.

  • 2 Peter 1:19 Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.