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Strong's G5316 φαίνω (phaino)

Phaino means “shine” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5316 — nepheth (“country”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5316
Language Greek
Linked Usages 96
Books 34

Strong's G5316 Quick Answer

Strong's G5316 φαίνω (phaino) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. phaino (fai'-no) v. 1. (properly, transitive) to lighten (shine) 2. (intransitive) to appear (show) It has 96 linked Bible usages across 34 books. Visible English usage signals include appear, appeared, appeareth, shine, and lighten. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
phaino (fai'-no) v. 1. (properly, transitive) to lighten (shine) 2. (intransitive) to appear (show)
Usage
96 linked usages
Books
34 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
appear, appeared, appeareth, shine, and lighten

Meaning and Definition

phaino (fai'-no) v. 1. (properly, transitive) to lighten (shine) 2. (intransitive) to appear (show) {literal or figurative} [prolongation for the base of G5457] KJV: appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think Root(s): G5457

Original Word
φαίνω
Transliteration
phaino
Derivation
Root: φῶς R1: 5457
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5316. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to shine/appear

Usage: φαίνω [in LXX for אוֹר hi., רָאָה ni., etc. ;] __I. Act., __1. to bring to light, cause to appear (so most frequently in cl.). __2. Absol., to give light, shine (Hom., Plat., al.): Jhn.1:5 5:35, 2Pe.1:19, 1Jn.2:8, Rev.1:16 8:12 18:23 21:23. __II. Pass., to come to light, appear, be manifest: Mat.2:7 13:26 24:27, 30, Luk.9:8, Php.2:15, Heb.11:3, 1Pe.4:18" (LXX) ; opposite to ἀφανίζεσθαι, Jhn.4:14; with dative of person(s) (Bl. § 54, 4), Mat.1:20 2:13, 19 Mrk.16:9; with nom. pred., Mat.23:27-28, Rom.7:13, 2Co.13:7;

id. with dative of person(s), Mat.6:5, 16 6:18 (before nom. ptcp., but not as in cl.; see Bl., § 73, 4); impers., Mat.9:33; of the mind and judgment (= δοκεῖ, which see), Mrk.14:64 (cf. I Est.2:21), Luk.24:11.† SYN.: see: δοκέω (AS)

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How Strong's G5316 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render phaino, 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.

appear Matthew 6:16 appeared Matthew 1:20 appeareth Matthew 2:13 shine Philippians 2:15 lighten Revelation 21:23

How Strong's G5316 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 33 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.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5316 (φαίνω) appears 66 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5316 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 G5316 in the New Testament

31 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 1:20 KJV

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 2:7 KJV

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

Matthew 2:13 KJV

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Strong's G5316 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

33 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 1:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And let them be for light in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth, and it was so.

Genesis 1:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And God placed them in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth,

Genesis 21:11 Septuagint / Brenton

But the word appeared very hard before Abraham concerning his son.

Strong's G5316 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

28 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 2:16 Septuagint / Brenton

But in the time of Artaxerxes king of the Persians Bishlam, and Mithridates, and Tabeel, and Rehum, and Beltethmus, and Shimshai the secretary, with the rest that were in commission with them, dwelling in Samaria and other places, wrote unto him against them that dwelt in Judea and Jerusalem this letter following;

1 Esdras 3:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Let every one of us speak a sentence: he that shall overcome, and whose sentence shall seem wiser than the others, unto him shall the King Darius give great gifts, and great things in token of victory:

Tobit 6:17 Septuagint / Brenton

and the devil shall smell it, and flee away, and never come again anymore: but when thou shalt come to her, rise up both of you, and pray to God which is merciful, who will have pity on you, and save you: fear not, for she is appointed unto thee from the beginning; and thou shalt preserve her, and she shall go with thee. Moreover I suppose that she shall bear thee children. Now when Tobias had heard these things, he loved her, and his heart was effectually joined to her. And he came to Ecbatana.

Strong's G5316 in 1 Enoch

4 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 1:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And the eternal God will tread upon the earth, (even) on Mount Sinai, [And appear from His camp] And appear in the strength of His might from the heaven of heavens.

1 Enoch 1:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And the earth shall be wholly rent in sunder, And all that is upon the earth shall perish, And there shall be a judgement upon all (men).

1 Enoch 2:2 Septuagint / Brenton

transgress not against their appointed order. Behold ye the earth, and give heed to the things which take place upon it from first to last, how steadfast they are, how none of the things upon earth

Usage Excerpts

First 96 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5316.

Genesis 1:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And let them be for light in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth, and it was so.
Genesis 1:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And God placed them in the firmament of the heaven, so as to shine upon the earth,
Genesis 21:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the word appeared very hard before Abraham concerning his son.
Genesis 30:37 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Jacob took to himself green rods of storax tree and walnut and plane tree; and Jacob peeled in them white stripes; and as he drew off the green, the white stripe which he had made appeared alternate on the rods.
Genesis 35:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah, the concubine of his father Jacob; and Israel heard, and the thing appeared grievous before him. And the sons of Jacob were twelve.
Genesis 38:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And his doing this appeared evil before God; and he slew him also.
Genesis 42:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
herein shall ye be manifested; by the health of Pharaoh, ye shall not depart hence, unless your younger brother come hither.
Genesis 45:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now then be not grieved, and let it not seem hard to you that ye sold me hither, for God sent me before you for life.
Exodus 25:37 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt make its seven lamps: and thou shalt set on it the lamps, and they shall shine from one front.
Numbers 23:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Balaam said to Balak, Stand by thy sacrifice, and I will go and see if God will appear to me and meet me, and the word which he shall show me, I will report to thee. And Balak stood by his sacrifice.
Numbers 23:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Balaam went to inquire of God; and he went straight forward, and God appeared to Balaam; and Balaam said to him, I have prepared the seven altars, and have offered a calf and a ram on every altar.
1 Kingdoms 18:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it seemed evil in the eyes of Saul concerning this matter, and he said, To David they have given ten thousands, and to me they have given thousands.
1 Kingdoms 20:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Saul said nothing on that day, for he said, It seems to have fallen out that he is not clean, because he has not purified himself.
2 Kingdoms 11:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the time of mourning expired, and David sent and took her into his house, and she became his wife, and bore him a son: but the thing which David did was evil in the eyes of the Lord.
3 Kingdoms 22:32 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat king of Judah, that they said, This seems to be the king of Israel. And they compassed him about to fight against him; and Jehoshaphat cried out.
1 Chronicles 21:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And there was evil in the sight of the Lord respecting this thing; and he smote Israel.
Ezra 7:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house.
Nehemiah 4:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
Nehemiah 13:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff to Tobiah out of the chamber.
Psalms 76:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The voice of thy thunder was abroad, And around thy lightnings appeared to the world; The earth trembled and quaked.
Psalms 96:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
His lightnings appeared to the world; The earth saw, and trembled.
Proverbs 11:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If the righteous scarcely be saved, Where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Proverbs 21:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Every man seems to himself righteous; But the Lord directs the hearts.
Proverbs 23:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; For wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, And he returns to the house of his master.
Proverbs 24:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
him shall appear more excellent, And blessing shall come upon them;
Proverbs 33:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Proverbs 33:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Proverbs 34:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Isaiah 32:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And a man shall hide his words, and be hidden, as from rushing water, and shall appear in Zion as a rushing river, glorious in a thirsty land.
Isaiah 47:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thy shame shall be uncovered, thy reproaches shall be brought to light: I will exact of thee due vengeance, I will no longer deliver thee to men.
Isaiah 60:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and there shall be gross darkness on the nations: but the Lord shall appear upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
Ezekiel 32:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I will veil the heavens when thou art extinguished, and will darken the stars thereof; I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light.
Ezekiel 32:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All the bodies that give light in the sky, shall be darkened over thee, and I will bring darkness upon the earth, saith the Lord God.
Matthew 1:20 New Testament, KJV
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 2:7 New Testament, KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matthew 2:13 New Testament, KJV
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 2:19 New Testament, KJV
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 6:5 New Testament, KJV
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:16 New Testament, KJV
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:18 New Testament, KJV
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 9:33 New Testament, KJV
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
Matthew 13:26 New Testament, KJV
But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
Matthew 23:27 New Testament, KJV
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
Matthew 23:28 New Testament, KJV
Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
Matthew 24:27 New Testament, KJV
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 24:30 New Testament, KJV
And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Mark 14:64 New Testament, KJV
Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death.
Mark 16:9 New Testament, KJV
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Luke 9:8 New Testament, KJV
And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.
Luke 24:11 New Testament, KJV
And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
John 1:5 New Testament, KJV
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
John 5:35 New Testament, KJV
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
Romans 7:13 New Testament, KJV
Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
2 Corinthians 13:7 New Testament, KJV
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
Philippians 2:15 New Testament, KJV
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Hebrews 11:3 New Testament, KJV
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
James 4:14 New Testament, KJV
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
1 Peter 4:18 New Testament, KJV
And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
2 Peter 1:19 New Testament, KJV
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
1 John 2:8 New Testament, KJV
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
Revelation 1:16 New Testament, KJV
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Revelation 8:12 New Testament, KJV
And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
Revelation 18:23 New Testament, KJV
And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
Revelation 21:23 New Testament, KJV
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
1 Esdras 2:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But in the time of Artaxerxes king of the Persians Bishlam, and Mithridates, and Tabeel, and Rehum, and Beltethmus, and Shimshai the secretary, with the rest that were in commission with them, dwelling in Samaria and other places, wrote unto him against them that dwelt in Judea and Jerusalem this letter following;
1 Esdras 3:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let every one of us speak a sentence: he that shall overcome, and whose sentence shall seem wiser than the others, unto him shall the King Darius give great gifts, and great things in token of victory:
Tobit 6:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and the devil shall smell it, and flee away, and never come again anymore: but when thou shalt come to her, rise up both of you, and pray to God which is merciful, who will have pity on you, and save you: fear not, for she is appointed unto thee from the beginning; and thou shalt preserve her, and she shall go with thee. Moreover I suppose that she shall bear thee children. Now when Tobias had heard these things, he loved her, and his heart was effectually joined to her. And he came to Ecbatana.
1 Maccabees 4:50 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And upon the altar they burned incense, and the lamps that were upon the candlestick they lighted, that they might give light in the temple.
1 Maccabees 11:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore he took his daughter from him, and gave her to Demetrius, and forsook Alexander, so that their hatred was openly known.
2 Maccabees 1:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So when this matter was known, it was told the king of Persia, that in the place, where the priests that were led away had hidden the fire, there appeared water, and that Nehemiah had purified the sacrifices therewith.
2 Maccabees 3:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For there appeared unto them a horse with a terrible rider upon him, and adorned with a very fair covering, and he ran fiercely, and smote at Heliodorus with his forefeet, and it seemed that he that sat upon the horse had complete harness of gold.
2 Maccabees 3:33 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now as the high priest was making an atonement, the same young men in the same clothing appeared and stood beside Heliodorus, saying, Give Onias the high priest great thanks, insomuch as for his sake the Lord hath granted thee life:
2 Maccabees 5:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and then it happened, that through all the city, for the space almost of forty days, there were seen horsemen running in the air, in cloth of gold, and armed with lances, like a band of soldiers,
2 Maccabees 6:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore now, manfully changing this life, I will show myself such a one as mine age requireth,
2 Maccabees 7:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I cannot tell how ye came into my womb; for I neither gave you breath nor life, neither was it I that formed the members of every one of you;
2 Maccabees 10:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But when the battle waxed strong, there appeared unto the enemies from heaven five comely men upon horses, with bridles of gold, and two of them led the Jews,
2 Maccabees 11:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And as they were at Jerusalem, there appeared before them on horseback one in white clothing, shaking his armor of gold.
2 Maccabees 12:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
he came upon the Jamnites also by night, and set fire on the haven and the navy, so that the light of the fire was seen at Jerusalem two hundred and forty furlongs off.
2 Maccabees 12:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and took the city by the will of God, and made unspeakable slaughters, insomuch that a lake two furlongs broad near adjoining thereunto, being filled full, was seen running with blood.
2 Maccabees 12:36 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when they that were with Gorgias had fought long, and were weary, Judas called upon the Lord, that he would show himself to be their helper and leader of the battle.
2 Maccabees 14:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So when they had taken long advisement thereupon, and the captain had made the multitude acquainted therewith, and it appeared that they were all of one mind, they consented to the covenants,
3 Maccabees 2:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
To do away with the appearance of hating them all, he had it written underneath, that if any of them should elect to enter the community of those initiated in the rites, these should have equal rights with the Alexandrians.
3 Maccabees 3:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
yet, as they worshiped God, and observed his law, they made certain distinctions, and avoided certain things. Hence some persons held them in odium;
3 Maccabees 3:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whatever place shall shelter a Jew, shall, when he is hunted forth, be put under the ban of fire, and be forever rendered useless to every living being for all time to come.
4 Maccabees 1:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If, then, reasoning appears to hold the mastery over the passions which stand in the way of temperance, such as gluttony and lust,
4 Maccabees 1:32 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But of the lusts, some belong to the soul, others to the body: and over each of these classes the reasoning appears to bear sway.
4 Maccabees 2:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And it is not merely the stimulus of sensual indulgence, but that of every desire, that reasoning is able to master.
4 Maccabees 2:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And reasoning appears to be master of the more violent passions, as love of empire and empty boasting, and arrogance, and loud boasting, and slander.
4 Maccabees 3:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The argument is exceedingly ridiculous: for reasoning does not appear to bear sway over its own affections, but over those of the body,
4 Maccabees 4:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And having subdued them, he established a decree that if any of them lived according to the laws of his country, he should die.
4 Maccabees 7:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
This circumstance, then, is by no means an objection, that some who have weak reasoning, are governed by their passions:
Wisdom of Solomon 8:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Horrible tyrants shall be afraid when they do but hear of me; I shall be found good among the multitude, and valiant in war.
1 Enoch 1:4 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
And the eternal God will tread upon the earth, (even) on Mount Sinai, [And appear from His camp] And appear in the strength of His might from the heaven of heavens.
1 Enoch 1:7 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
And the earth shall be wholly rent in sunder, And all that is upon the earth shall perish, And there shall be a judgement upon all (men).
1 Enoch 2:2 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
transgress not against their appointed order. Behold ye the earth, and give heed to the things which take place upon it from first to last, how steadfast they are, how none of the things upon earth
1 Enoch 104:3 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
ye shall shine and ye shall be seen, and the portals of heaven shall be opened to you. And in your cry, cry for judgement, and it shall appear to you; for all your tribulation shall be visited on the

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5316, grouped by book.

Genesis 8 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nehemiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 7 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 13 usages, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 John 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 4 usages, New Testament
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 12 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 7 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 4 usages, 1 Enoch

Strong's G5316 FAQ

What does phaino (φαίνω) mean?

Phaino (Strong's G5316) is a Greek word most simply glossed "shine". phaino (fai'-no) v. 1. (properly, transitive) to lighten (shine) 2. (intransitive) to appear (show)

How many times is phaino (φαίνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 96 linked usages for Strong's G5316 across 34 books.

Where can I study phaino (φαίνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5316 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate phaino (φαίνω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as appear, appeared, appeareth, shine, and lighten. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5316 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 33 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 28 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 4 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G5316, with linked reader references where each row is available.