λάμπω (lámpō) — Give Light
Greek word study: λάμπω (lámpō), Strong's G2989. to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively)
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to beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively)
KJV translation words: give light, shine
Strong's G2989 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:15 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 4:6.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- Matthew 5:15 — λάμπει — it shines
- Matthew 5:16 — λαμψάτω — should shine
- Matthew 17:2 — ἔλαμψεν — shone
- Luke 17:24 — λάμπει — shines
- Acts 12:7 — ἔλαμψεν — shone
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 — λάμψει — will shine
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1584 ἐκλάμπω (eklámpō), G2985 λαμπάς (lampás), G4034 περιλάμπω (perilámpō).
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What does lámpō (G2989) mean?
To beam, i.e. radiate brilliancy (literally or figuratively).
How is G2989 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2989 as: give light, shine.
How often does λάμπω (lámpō) appear?
Strong's G2989 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:15 and last appears in 2 Corinthians 4:6.
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