ἐπιφώσκω (epiphṓskō) — Begin to Dawn
Greek word study: ἐπιφώσκω (epiphṓskō), Strong's G2020. to begin to grow light
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to begin to grow light
KJV translation words: begin to dawn, X draw on
Strong's G2020 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 28:1 and last appears in Luke 23:54.
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Verses (all 2)
- Matthew 28:1 — ἐπιφωσκούσῃ — dawning
- Luke 23:54 — ἐπέφωσκεν — was just beginning
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Named in this entry's derivation: G2017 ἐπιφαύω (epiphaúō).
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What does epiphṓskō (G2020) mean?
To begin to grow light.
How is G2020 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2020 as: begin to dawn, X draw on.
How often does ἐπιφώσκω (epiphṓskō) appear?
Strong's G2020 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 28:1 and last appears in Luke 23:54.
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