Lexical Definition
λαμπρός lamprós (lam-pros') shining G:A
from the same as λαμπάς
bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.
- radiant
- by analogy, limpid
- figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| λαμπρᾷ | bright | Acts.10.30 |
| splendid | Jas.2.2 | |
| λαμπρὸσ | bright | Rev.22.16 |
| λαμπρὸν | bright | Rev.15.6 • Rev.19.8 |
| clear | Rev.22.1 | |
| λαμπρὰν | splendid | Luke.23.11 • Jas.2.3 |
| λαμπρὰ | splendid things | Rev.18.14 |
Abbott-Smith
** λαμπρός, -ά, -όν (< λάμπω), [in LXX: To 13:11, Wi 6:12 17:20, Si 29:22 33:13 (30:25) 34 (31):23, Ep. Je 60*;]
bright, brilliant: ποταμός, Re 22:1 (ΕV, clear); ἀστήρ, Re 22:16; of clothing, brilliant, splendid: Lk 23:11, Ac 10:30, Ja 2:2, 3, Re 15:6 18:14 19:8.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 23:11 |
| Acts | 10:30 |
| James | 2:2 · 2:3 |
| Revelation | 15:6 · 18:14 · 19:8 · 22:1 · 22:16 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
λαμπρός, ά, όν,
feminine -ή in Epic dialect [Refs 8th c.BC+]:— bright, radiant, of the sun and stars, λ. φάος ἠελίοιο [Refs 8th c.BC+]; -ότατος, of Sirius, [Refs]; λαμπρὰ σελήνη Hes.[same places],[Refs 5th c.BC+]; of the eyes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of metallic bodies, λ. φάλοι, κόρυθες, [Refs 8th c.BC+]: neuter as adverb, θώρηκες λαμπρὸν γανόωντες [Refs]
__2 of white cloths and the like, bright, λαμπρὸς δ᾽ ἦν ἠέλιος ὥς [ὁ χιτών] [Refs 8th c.BC+]; λ. ἐσθής, = Latin toga candida, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__3 of water, clear, limpid, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of air, λ. ἠήρ [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__4 of sound or voice, clear, distinct, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to φ. ἀσαφής, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__5 metaphorically, of vigorous action, λ. ἄνεμος a keen wind, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. ἤδη καὶ μέγας καθιείς swooping down like a fresh and mighty breeze, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρὸς φανήσεται he will come furiously forth, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. μάχη a keenly contested battle, [Refs 2nd c.BC+] adverb -ρῶς, ἐπικείμενοι vigorously, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; utterly, λ. ἡττῆσθαι, λ. περιεστοιχίσθαι, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
__6 metaphorically also, clear, manifest, μαρτύρια [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. φυγή decisive, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]. adverb - ρῶς, κοὐδὲν αἰνικτηρίως [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρῶς ἐλέγετο it was said without concealment, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II of persons, well-known, illustrious by deeds, station, etc., λ. ἐν τῇσι Ἀθήνῃσι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. ἐν [τοῖς κινδύνοις] [Refs 5th c.BC+]; as honorary title, -ότατος, = Latin clarissimus, [Refs]; of cities, councils, etc., ἡ λαμπρὰ τῶν Μιλησίων μητρόπολις [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; of actions, etc., ἔργον οὐδὲν ἀπ᾽ αὐτῶν λ. γίνεται [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.2 magnificent, munificent, λ. ἐν ταῖς λειτουργίαις [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὁ λ. καὶ πλούσιος οὗτος [Refs] adverb - ρῶς, χορηγεῖν [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.3 bright, joyous, λ. ὥσπερ ὄμματι, of the bearer of good news, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρὸν ἐξέπεμψα with bright hopes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; also ὄμματι δέρκομαι λαμπρόν, of one clear in conscience, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III of outward appearance, splendid, brilliant, νυμφίον.. λ. ὄντα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of a horse, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of youthful bloom, ὥρᾳ ἡλικίας λ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of healthy look, [Refs 5th c.BC+] of property, dress, etc., εἴ τί γ᾽ ἔστι λ. καὶ καλόν [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. κάλλος beaming beauty, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὸ λ. splendour, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -ῶς, opposed to λιτῶς, [Refs 1st c.BC+]: superlative -ότατα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; later -οτάτως [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III.2 of language, brilliant, τῶν διθυράμβων τὰ λ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. λέξις ornamental diction, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__IV Astrology texts, of degrees in a zodiacal sign, ἑκάστου ζῳδίου λαμπρὰς μοίρας ἐξέθεντο [Refs 4th c.AD+]
__V for adverb -ρῶς, see above [Refs]