Original Word: λαμπρός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: lampros
Pronunciation: lam-PROS
Phonetic Spelling: (lam-pros')
Definition: Bright, shining, splendid, radiant
Meaning: shining, magnificent, bright, splendid.

bright, clear, white.

From the same as lampas; radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance) -- bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.

see GREEK lampas

Word Origin
from lampó
Definition
bright
NASB Translation
bright (3), clear (1), fine (2), gorgeous (1), shining (1), splendid (1).

STRONGS NT 2986: λαμπρός

λαμπρός, λαμπρά, λαμπρόν (λάμπω);

a. shining; brilliant: ἀστήρ, Revelation 22:16 (Homer, Iliad 4, 77, etc.); clear, transparent, Revelation 22:1.

b. splendid, magnificent (A. V. gorgeous, bright (see below)): ἐσθής, Luke 23:11; Acts 10:30; James 2:2f; λίνον (L Tr WH λίθον), Revelation 15:6; βύσσινος, ; neuter plural splendid ((R. V. sumptuous)) things, i. e. elegancies or luxuries in dress and style, Revelation 18:14. The word is sometimes used of brilliant and glistening whiteness (hence, λαμπρά τηβεννα, toga candida, Polybius 10, 4, 8; 10, 5, 1); accordingly the Vulg. in Acts 10:30; James 2:2; Revelation 15:6 renders it bycandidas; and some interpreters, following the Vulg. (indutum vestc alba), understand 'white apparel' to be spoken of in Luke 23:11 (A. V. gorgeous; (see above)); cf. Keim, iii., p. 380 note (English translation, vi. 104).

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λάμπω (lampō), meaning "to shine" or "to give light."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for λαμπρός, similar concepts of brightness and splendor can be found in Hebrew words such as זָהָב (zahav, Strong's H2091) meaning "gold," often used metaphorically for splendor, and אוֹר (or, Strong's H216), meaning "light," which is frequently associated with divine presence and revelation.

Usage: In the New Testament, λαμπρός is used to describe both literal and figurative brightness or splendor. It appears in contexts that highlight the glory and majesty of divine or heavenly realities.

Context: The term λαμπρός is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of brightness and splendor, often associated with divine or heavenly attributes. In Luke 23:11, it describes the "splendid" robe placed on Jesus by Herod's soldiers, symbolizing mockery but also inadvertently pointing to His true majesty. In James 2:2, it refers to a "fine" or "splendid" garment, illustrating the partiality shown to the wealthy. The use of λαμπρός in these contexts underscores the contrast between earthly perceptions of glory and the true, divine splendor that is often hidden from human eyes.

The term also appears in Revelation 22:1, where it describes the "bright" river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb. This imagery evokes the purity and life-giving nature of God's presence, emphasizing the ultimate fulfillment of divine promises in the eschatological vision.

The use of λαμπρός in the New Testament reflects a broader biblical theme of light as a symbol of God's presence, truth, and glory. It serves as a reminder of the transformative power of divine light, which dispels darkness and reveals the true nature of God's kingdom.

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