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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
φωσφόρος, ον
Greek transliteration: 
phōsphoros
Simplified transliteration: 
phosphoros
Principal Parts: 
Numbers
Strong's number: 
5459
GK Number: 
5892
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
1
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
a-3a
Gloss: 
light-bearing; (n.) morning star, likely referring to the planet Venus
Definition: 
light-bringing;, sc. ἀστήρ, Lucifer, the morning star, met. 2 Pet. 1:19*

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2 Peter 1:19 Moreover, we hold the prophetic word to be reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it as you would to a lamp shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star (phōsphoros | φωσφόρος | nom sg masc) arises in your hearts.