Refiner Word Study photismos (G5462)
G5462  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
φωτισμός
photismos
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"illumination; a shining forth, bringing to light, enlightenment, 2 Cor. 4:4, 6*"

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Definition and meaning

What does photismos mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G5462
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

illumination; a shining forth, bringing to light, enlightenment, 2 Cor. 4:4, 6*

In the original Greek the word is written: φωτισμός

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with photismos

These are the most notable occurrences of photismos (G5462) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 4:4

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about photismos

What does photismos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5462 (photismos) is a Greek word that means: illumination; a shining forth, bringing to light, enlightenment, 2 Cor. 4:4, 6* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does photismos appear in the Bible?

The word photismos (G5462) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5462?

Strong's G5462 is photismos, a Greek word defined as: illumination; a shining forth, bringing to light, enlightenment, 2 Cor. 4:4, 6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is photismos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

photismos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.