Phaino

fah'-ee-no
Parts of Speech Verb

Phaino Definition

  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
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
faivnw
Origin
prolongation for the base of (5457)
Strong's Number
5316
TDNT Entry
9:1,1244

KJV Word Usage

appear
17
shine
10
be seen
2
seem
1
think
1
Total
31

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Phaino". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .