UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: adjc.

Inflections: φωσφόρος; -ου

Constructions: φωσφόρος; φαίνω; φέρω

Sense 1: morning star

Semantic entry: 1.32

Semantic domains: Geographical Objects and Features

Subdomains: Heavenly Bodies

Definition: a light-producing heavenly body, probably the morning star (a planet), but possibly the sun

Notes: The literal meaning of φωσφόρος is ‘that which bears light,’ but it is a conventional reference to the morning star, which in reality is not a star, but one of the brighter planets, usually Venus, but also Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, or even Saturn. In the one occurrence of this word in the NT, namely, RV PE2 1:19 · LV PE2 1:19 · Read together PE2 1:19, φωσφόρος is an indirect figurative reference to Jesus and his redemptive work, but it is extremely difficult in a number of languages to speak of ‘the light of the morning star shining in your hearts.’ One may sometimes say ‘… shines upon your hearts’ or possibly ‘… shines upon you and causes you to have new hearts’ or ‘… and illumines your minds.’

PE2 1:19: RV PE2 1:19 · LV PE2 1:19 · Read together PE2 1:19

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OET-RV PE2 1:19

19 In addition there are the words of the prophets that were fulfilled which you would do well to pay attention to—like a light that shines in the dark places—until the day dawns and the one who is the morning star rises in your hearts.

OET-LV PE2 1:19

19 And we _are _having the prophetic message more _confirmed, to _which you _all _are _doing well taking _heed, as to_a_lamp shining in a_dark place, until of _which day may _shining _through, and the_morning _star may _rise in the hearts of _you _all.

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

φωσφόρος

Form 1

Sense 1: morning star