Lexical Definition
ἐπιφώσκω epiphṓskō (ep-ee-foce'-ko) to dawn G:V
a form of ἐπιφαύω
begin to dawn, X draw on.
- to begin to grow light
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐπιφωσκούσῃ | dawning | Matt.28.1 |
| ἐπέφωσκεν | was just beginning | Luke.23.54 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐπι-φώσκω [in LXX for הָלַל hi., Jb 41:18* A (Bא, ἐπιφαύσκ-) * ;]
1. to let shine.
2. to dawn (cf. MM, Exp., xiv): Lk 23:54; seq. εἰς, Mt 28:1.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 41:18* |
| Matthew | 28:1 |
| Luke | 23:54 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐπιφώσκω,
=ἐπιφαύσκω, grow towards daylight, dawn, [NT+1st c.AD+]
__II transitive, let shine forth, φέγγος poetical de herb.[Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.28.1 ☩ Luke.23.54