Refiner Word Study phosphoros (G5459)
G5459  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
φωσφόρος
phosphoros
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"light-bringing; i.e. ἀστήρ, Lucifer, the morning star, met. 2 Pet. 1:19*"

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Definition and meaning

What does phosphoros mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G5459
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

light-bringing; i.e. ἀστήρ, Lucifer, the morning star, met. 2 Pet. 1:19*

In the original Greek the word is written: φωσφόρος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with phosphoros

These are the most notable occurrences of phosphoros (G5459) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 1:19

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about phosphoros

What does phosphoros mean in Greek?

Strong's G5459 (phosphoros) is a Greek word that means: light-bringing; i.e. ἀστήρ, Lucifer, the morning star, met. 2 Pet. 1:19* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does phosphoros appear in the Bible?

The word phosphoros (G5459) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5459?

Strong's G5459 is phosphoros, a Greek word defined as: light-bringing; i.e. ἀστήρ, Lucifer, the morning star, met. 2 Pet. 1:19*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is phosphoros in the Old Testament or New Testament?

phosphoros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.