G5316

φαίνω

phainō

Verb · Prolongation for the base of φῶς (G5457)

Prolongation for the base of G5457; to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative):—appear, seem, be seen, shine, × think.

Outline

  1. to bring forth into the light, cause to shine, shed light
  2. shine
    1. to shine, be bright or resplendent
    2. to become evident, to be brought forth into the light, come to view, appear
      1. of growing vegetation, to come to light
      2. to appear, be seen
      3. exposed to view
    3. to meet the eyes, strike the sight, become clear or manifest
      1. to be seen, appear
    4. to appear to the mind, seem to one's judgment or opinion

Usages

Matthew 2:13

Breakdown

Joseph was told to go into Egypt because there was a heavy concentration of Israelites in Egypt (In Josephus's history, it is claimed that, after the first Ptolemy took Judea, he led some 120,000 Jewish captives to Egypt from the areas of Judea).

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Revelation 8:12

Breakdown

Sun, moon and stars represent knowledge, wisdom and understanding. for a third part of it On one level referring to Esau (the third part of men; the three classifications of men: The Sons of God (The Israelites), The Sons of Men (the heathen nations) and The Sons of The Wicked (The Edomites)). The Edomites will not have the knowledge, wisdom or understanding to get out of the destruction. On another level, the missiles will darken the sun, moon and stars.

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