The Difference Between phōs and ôwr
Both phōs (Greek: φῶς, G5457) and ôwr (Hebrew: אוֹר, H216) address overlapping biblical themes — phōs carrying the sense of "fire" and ôwr conveying "bright". Each word is shaped by its own covenant and cultural context, yet together they illuminate how the Old and New Testaments speak with one voice on this theme.
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φῶς vs אוֹר
phōs and ôwr
φῶς
compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί)); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
G5457
Exegetical Meaning
compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί)); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative) | Etymology: from an obsolete (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays; | KJV: fire, light
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- God's Radiant Character
- Light and Life Intertwined
- Believers Reflecting Light
אוֹר
illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
H216
Exegetical Meaning
illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.) | Etymology: from H215 (אוֹר); | KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun.
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