Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
light
Usage: φωτισμός, -οῦ, ὁ (φωτίζω) [in LXX: Job.3:9, Psa.27:1 44:3 78:14 139:11 (אוֹר), Psa.89:8 (מָאוֹר) * ;] illumination, light: metaphorically, 1Co.4:4 4:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5462
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
3
Strong's G5462 Quick Answer
Strong's G5462 φωτισμός (photismos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. photismos (fo-tis-mos') n. 1. illumination (figuratively) [from G5461] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include light. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- photismos (fo-tis-mos') n. 1. illumination (figuratively) [from G5461]
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- light
Meaning and Definition
photismos (fo-tis-mos') n. 1. illumination (figuratively) [from G5461] KJV: light Root(s): G5461
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5462. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5462 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render photismos, 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.
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2 Corinthians 4:4
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How Strong's G5462 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. 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 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G5462 (φωτισμός) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Job 3:9 — φωτισμὸν
- Psalms 26:1 — φωτισμός
- Psalms 43:4 — φωτισμὸς
- Psalms 77:14 — φωτισμῷ
- Psalms 89:8 — φωτισμὸν
Strong's G5462 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 G5462 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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.
Strong's G5462 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Let the stars of that night be darkened; Let it remain dark, and not come into light; And let it not see the morning star arise:
A Psalm of David, before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my Savior; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defender of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
For they inherited not the land by their own sword, And their own arm did not deliver them; But thy right hand, and thine arm, And the light of thy countenance, because thou wert well pleased in them.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5462.
Let the stars of that night be darkened; Let it remain dark, and not come into light; And let it not see the morning star arise:
A Psalm of David, before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my Savior; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defender of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
For they inherited not the land by their own sword, And their own arm did not deliver them; But thy right hand, and thine arm, And the light of thy countenance, because thou wert well pleased in them.
And he guided them with a cloud by day, And all the night with a light of fire.
Thou hast set our transgressions before thee: Our age is in the light of thy countenance.
When I said, Surely the darkness will cover me; Even the night was light in my luxury.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5462, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G5462 FAQ
What does photismos (φωτισμός) mean?
Photismos (Strong's G5462) is a Greek word most simply glossed "light". photismos (fo-tis-mos') n. 1. illumination (figuratively) [from G5461]
How many times is photismos (φωτισμός) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G5462 across 3 books.
Where can I study photismos (φωτισμός) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5462 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate photismos (φωτισμός)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as light. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5462 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5462, with linked reader references where each row is available.