Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to shine
Usage: λάμπω [in LXX for נָגַהּ, etc. ;] to shine: Mat.5:15-16 17:2, Luk.17:24, Act.12:7, 2Co.4:6 (cf. ἐκ-, περι-λάμπω).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2989
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
10
Strong's G2989 Quick Answer
Strong's G2989 λάμπω (lampo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lampo (lam'-po) v. 1. to shine, i.e. radiate brilliancy {literally or figuratively} It has 12 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include shine and light. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- lampo (lam'-po) v. 1. to shine, i.e. radiate brilliancy {literally or figuratively}
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 10 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- shine and light
Meaning and Definition
lampo (lam'-po) v. 1. to shine, i.e. radiate brilliancy {literally or figuratively} [a primary verb] KJV: give light, shine
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2989. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2989 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render lampo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
shine
Matthew 5:16
3×
light
Matthew 5:15
2×
How Strong's G2989 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2989 (λάμπω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Baruch 3:34 — ἔλαμψαν
- Letter of Jeremiah 1:66 — λάμψουσιν
- Isaiah 9:1 — λάμψει
- Lamentations 4:7 — ἔλαμψαν
- Proverbs 4:18 — λάμπουσιν
Strong's G2989 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2989 in the New Testament
6 indexed usages in New Testament.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
Strong's G2989 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But the ways of the righteous shine like light; They go on and shine, until the day be fully come.
O people walking in darkness, behold a great light: ye that dwell in the region and shadow of death, a light shall shine upon you.
Her Nazirites were made purer than snow, They were whiter than milk, They were purified as with fire, Their polishing was superior to sapphire stone.
Strong's G2989 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Rejoice and be glad for the children of the just: for they shall be gathered together, and shall bless the Lord of the just.
The stars shined in their watches, and rejoiced: when he calleth them, they say, Here we be; and so with cheerfulness they showed light unto him that made them.
For they can neither curse nor bless kings:
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2989.
But the ways of the righteous shine like light; They go on and shine, until the day be fully come.
O people walking in darkness, behold a great light: ye that dwell in the region and shadow of death, a light shall shine upon you.
Her Nazirites were made purer than snow, They were whiter than milk, They were purified as with fire, Their polishing was superior to sapphire stone.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Rejoice and be glad for the children of the just: for they shall be gathered together, and shall bless the Lord of the just.
The stars shined in their watches, and rejoiced: when he calleth them, they say, Here we be; and so with cheerfulness they showed light unto him that made them.
For they can neither curse nor bless kings:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2989, grouped by book.
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2989 FAQ
What does lampo (λάμπω) mean?
Lampo (Strong's G2989) is a Greek word most simply glossed "give light". lampo (lam'-po) v. 1. to shine, i.e. radiate brilliancy {literally or figuratively}
How many times is lampo (λάμπω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G2989 across 10 books.
Where can I study lampo (λάμπω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2989 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate lampo (λάμπω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as shine and light. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2989 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2989, with linked reader references where each row is available.