φέγγος (phéngos) — Light

Greek word study: φέγγος (phéngos), Strong's G5338. brilliancy

GreekStrong's G5338
Quick definition
Greek word
φέγγος (phéngos)

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brilliancy

Word study
Derivation: probably akin to the base of G5457 (φῶς) (compare G5350 (φθέγγομαι));

KJV translation words: light

Where this word appears

Strong's G5338 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 24:29 and last appears in Mark 13:24.

How it is rendered in the text

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

light ×2

Forms found in the text

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

φέγγος ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5457 φῶς (phōs), G5350 φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5350 φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai).

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 phéngos (G5338) mean?

Brilliancy.

How is G5338 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5338 as: light.

How often does φέγγος (phéngos) appear?

Strong's G5338 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 24:29 and last appears in Mark 13:24.