Phōstḗr — G5458

Definition

masculine noun

an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy

1. that which gives light, an illuminator (Vulg.luminar)
2. light, brightness

Usually translated as

light

Origin

from G5457

• phōs (G5457)

Occurrences

Phōstḗr occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Philippians (1), Revelation (1)

• Philippians 2:15 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights (φωστῆρες) in the world;
• Revelation 21:11 — Having the glory of God: and her light (φωστὴρ) was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;