Greek word study
φαίνω G5316
- Transliteration
- phaínō
- KJV glosses
- appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think
Lexical summary
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information