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Strong's Number G5316

φαίνω

phaino · fah'-ee-no

Transliteration:

phaino{fah'-ee-no}

Word Origin:

prolongation for the base of 5457

TDNT:

9:1,1244

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)

Usage in the KJV:

appear 17, shine 9, be seen 1, seem 1, think 1

Total: 31
Occurs 31 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to bring forth into the light, cause to shine, shed light
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 For Synonyms see entry 5837