Strong's Greek · G2989

λάμπω

lámpō

give light, shine

Definition

to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively)

Derivation

a primary verb;

Appears 7 times in Scripture

Luke 17:24

For just as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will be the Son of Man in His day.

Matthew 5:15

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

Acts 12:7

Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 17:2

There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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