λαμπρός (lamprós) — Bright

Greek word study: λαμπρός (lamprós), Strong's G2986. radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)

GreekStrong's G2986
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Greek word
λαμπρός (lamprós)

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

Word study
Derivation: from the same as G2985 (λαμπάς);

KJV translation words: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white

Where this word appears

Strong's G2986 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 23:11 and last appears in Revelation 22:16.

How it is rendered in the text

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

bright ×4splendid ×3clear ×1splendid things ×1

Forms found in the text

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

λαμπρὸν ×3λαμπρὰν ×2λαμπρᾷ ×2λαμπρὰ ×1λαμπρὸς ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×5James ×2Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2985 λαμπάς (lampás).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2987 λαμπρότης (lamprótēs), G2988 λαμπρῶς (lamprōs).

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 lamprós (G2986) mean?

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

How is G2986 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2986 as: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.

How often does λαμπρός (lamprós) appear?

Strong's G2986 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 23:11 and last appears in Revelation 22:16.