ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō) — Appear

Greek word study: ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō), Strong's G2014. to shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or (figuratively) known

GreekStrong's G2014
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Greek word
ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or (figuratively) known

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5316 (φαίνω);

KJV translation words: appear, give light

Where this word appears

Strong's G2014 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:79 and last appears in Titus 3:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Has appeared ×1appeared ×1appearing ×1to shine upon ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐπεφάνη ×1ἐπιφαινόντων ×1ἐπιφᾶναι ×1Ἐπεφάνη ×1

Books where it appears most

Titus ×2Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Luke 1:79 — ἐπιφᾶναι — to shine upon
  • Acts 27:20 — ἐπιφαινόντων — appearing
  • Titus 2:11 — Ἐπεφάνη — Has appeared
  • Titus 3:4 — ἐπεφάνη — appeared

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G5316 φαίνω (phaínō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2016 ἐπιφανής (epiphanḗs), G2017 ἐπιφαύω (epiphaúō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epiphaínō (G2014) mean?

To shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or (figuratively) known.

How is G2014 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2014 as: appear, give light.

How often does ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō) appear?

Strong's G2014 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:79 and last appears in Titus 3:4.