Lamprós — G2986

Definition

adjective

radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)

1. shining
2. splendid, magnificent (A. V. gorgeous, bright )

Usually translated as

bright, goodly, white, clear, gay, gorgeous

Origin

from the same as G2985

• lampás (G2985)

Occurrences

Lamprós occurs 9 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Acts (1), James (2), Revelation (5)

• Luke 23:11 — And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous (λαμπρὰν) robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
• Acts 10:30 — And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright (λαμπρᾷ) clothing,
• James 2:2 — For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly (λαμπρᾷ) apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
• James 2:3 — And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay (λαμπρὰν) clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
• Revelation 15:6 — And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white (λαμπρὸν) linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
• Revelation 18:14 — And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly (λαμπρᾷ) are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all.
• Revelation 19:8 — And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white (λαμπρὸν): for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
• Revelation 22:1 — And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear (λαμπρὸν) as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
• Revelation 22:16 — I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright (λαμπρὸς) and morning star.