◄ 2987. lamprotés ►
Lexicon lamprotés: Brightness, Splendor, Radiance Original Word: λαμπρότης Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: lamprotés Pronunciation: lam-PRO-tace Phonetic Spelling: (lam-prot'-ace) Definition: Brightness, Splendor, Radiance Meaning: splendor, brightness, brilliancy. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brightness. From lampros; brilliancy -- brightness. see GREEK lampros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from lampros Definition brightness NASB Translation brighter (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2987: λαμπρότης λαμπρότης, λαμπρότητος, ἡ, brightness, brilliancy: τοῦ ἡλίου, Acts 26:13. (From Herodotus (metaphorically) down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word λαμπρός (lampros), meaning "bright" or "radiant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λαμπρότης, similar concepts of divine glory and radiance can be found in Hebrew words such as כָּבוֹד (kabod, Strong's Hebrew 3519), which means "glory" or "honor," and אוֹר (or, Strong's Hebrew 216), meaning "light." These terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe the glory and presence of God. Usage: The word λαμπρότης is used in the New Testament to describe the divine radiance or glory, often associated with the presence of God or the exalted state of Christ. Context: • Biblical Context: In the New Testament, λαμπρότης is used to describe the divine glory and majesty of God and Christ. It is a term that captures the overwhelming brilliance and splendor that is often associated with heavenly or divine appearances. • Scriptural References: • Hebrews 1:3 (BSB): "The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high." • In this verse, λαμπρότης is used to describe the Son (Jesus Christ) as the "radiance of God’s glory," emphasizing His divine nature and the manifestation of God's splendor through Him. • Theological Significance: The use of λαμπρότης in the New Testament underscores the concept of divine glory as an essential attribute of God and Christ. It highlights the transcendence and majesty of the divine, which is both awe-inspiring and worthy of reverence. The term also serves to affirm the deity of Christ, portraying Him as the visible expression of God's glory. Forms and Transliterations λαμπρότης λαμπρότησι λαμπροτητα λαμπρότητα λαμπρότητί λαμπτήρ λαμπτήρα lamproteta lamprotēta lampróteta lamprótēta Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 26:13 N-AFS GRK: ὑπὲρ τὴν λαμπρότητα τοῦ ἡλίου NAS: from heaven, brighter than KJV: above the brightness of the sun, INT: above the brightness of the sun Strong's Greek 2987 1 Occurrence λαμπρότητα — 1 Occ.