Phōsphóros — G5459
G5459 · Greek — φωσφόρος
Pronunciation: foce-for'-os
Definition
adjective
light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively)
Usually translated as
day star
Origin
from G5457 and G5342
Occurrences
Phōsphóros occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Peter (1)
- 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 (φωσφόρος) arise in your hearts:
Strong's Lexicon — P