Quick Definition
λαμπρός, ά, όν Adj shining, magnificent, bright
Strong's Definition
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
Derivation: from the same as G2985 (λαμπάς);
KJV Usage: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
adjc. | -ά, -όν | λάμπω
14.50 · Physical Events and States · Light
bright, shining, radiant pertaining to being bright or shining, either of a source or of an object which is illuminated by a source
ACT 10:30 · JAS 2:2 · JAS 2:3 · REV 15:6 · REV 19:8 · REV 22:16
79.25 · Features of Objects · Transparent
bright, sparkling pertaining to being clear and also bright
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
λαμπρός, -d, -dv, (λάμπω) ; a. shining; brilliant: ἀστήρ, Rev. xxii. 16 (Hom. Il. 4, 77, ete.) ; clear, transparent, Rev. xxii. 1. b. splendid, magnificent, [A. V. gorgeous, bright (see below) ]: ἐσθής, Lk. xxiii. 11; Acts x. 30; Jas. ii. 2 sq.; λίνον [L Tr WH λίθον], Rev. xv. 6; Biaowos, xix. 8; neut. plur. splendid [(R. V. sumptuous) | things, i. e. elegancies or luxuries in dress and style, Rev. xviii. 14. The word is sometimes used of brilliant and glistening whiteness (hence λαμπρὰ τήβεννα, toga candida, Polyb. 10, 4,8; 10,5, 1); accordingly the Vuls. in Acts x. 30; Jas. ii. 2; Rev. xv. 6 renders it by candidus; and some interpreters, following the Vulg. (“indutum veste alba”), understand ‘white apparel’ to be spoken of in Lk. xxiii. 11 [A. V. gorgeous; (see above) ]; cf. Keim iii. p. 380 note [Eng. trans. vi. 104].
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
λαμπρός lampros 9x
bright, resplendent, shining, Rev. 22:16; clear, transparent, Rev. 22:1; white, glistening, Acts 10:30; Rev. 15:6; Rev. 19:8; of a bright color, gaudy, Lk. 23:11; by impl. splendid, magnificent, sumptuous, Jas. 2:2, 3; Rev. 18:14*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
** λαμπρός, -ά, -όν
(< λάμπω), [in LXX: To 13:11, Wi 6:12 17:20, Si 29:22 33:13 (30:25) 34 (31):23, Ep. Je 60*;]
bright, brilliant: ποταμός, Re 22:1 (ΕV, clear); ἀστήρ, Re 22:16; of clothing, brilliant, splendid: Lk 23:11, Ac 10:30, Ja 2:2, 3, Re 15:6 18:14 19:8.†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
λαμπρός BGU IIL. 717! (dowry—A.D. 149) κάτοπτ[ρ]ον δίπτυχον, λαμπάδα, P Oxy XII. 14491* (return of temple property— A.D. 213-217) λαμπάδ(ες) apy(vpat) καλαί. For the noun = “torch” in connexion with a torch-race cf. OGZS 764% αἱ. (ii/B.c.), Adichel 8845 (B.c. 164-3), 89317 (i/B.c.). MGr λαμπάδα, ‘‘lamp,’’ ‘‘candlestick.”’
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
λαμπρός (lampros) — shining. λαμπρός, ά, όν, feminine -ή in Epic dialect [Refs 8th c.BC+]:— bright, radiant, of the sun and stars, λ. φάος ἠελίοιο [Refs 8th c.BC+]; -ότατος, of Sirius, [Refs]; λαμπρὰ σελήνη Hes.[same places],[Refs 5th c.BC+]; of the eyes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of metallic bodies, λ. φάλοι, κόρυθες, [Refs 8th c.BC+]: neuter as adverb, θώρηκες λαμπρὸν γανόωντες [Refs]
2. of white cloths and the like, bright, λαμπρὸς δ᾽ ἦν ἠέλιος ὥς [ὁ χιτών] [Refs 8th c.BC+]; λ. ἐσθής, = Latin toga candida, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
3. of water, clear, limpid, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of air, λ. ἠήρ [Refs 5th c.BC+]
4. of sound or voice, clear, distinct, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to φ. ἀσαφής, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
5. metaphorically, of vigorous action, λ. ἄνεμος a keen wind, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. ἤδη καὶ μέγας καθιείς swooping down like a fresh and mighty breeze, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρὸς φανήσεται he will come furiously forth, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. μάχη a keenly contested battle, [Refs 2nd c.BC+] adverb -ρῶς, ἐπικείμενοι vigorously, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; utterly, λ. ἡττῆσθαι, λ. περιεστοιχίσθαι, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
6. metaphorically also, clear, manifest, μαρτύρια [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. φυγή decisive, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]. adverb - ρῶς, κοὐδὲν αἰνικτηρίως [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρῶς ἐλέγετο it was said without concealment, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
II. of persons, well-known, illustrious by deeds, station, etc., λ. ἐν τῇσι Ἀθήνῃσι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. ἐν [τοῖς κινδύνοις] [Refs 5th c.BC+]; as honorary title, -ότατος, = Latin clarissimus, [Refs]; of cities, councils, etc., ἡ λαμπρὰ τῶν Μιλησίων μητρόπολις [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; of actions, etc., ἔργον οὐδὲν ἀπ᾽ αὐτῶν λ. γίνεται [Refs 5th c.BC+]
II.2. magnificent, munificent, λ. ἐν ταῖς λειτουργίαις [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὁ λ. καὶ πλούσιος οὗτος [Refs] adverb - ρῶς, χορηγεῖν [Refs 5th c.BC+]
II.3. bright, joyous, λ. ὥσπερ ὄμματι, of the bearer of good news, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρὸν ἐξέπεμψα with bright hopes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; also ὄμματι δέρκομαι λαμπρόν, of one clear in conscience, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
III. of outward appearance, splendid, brilliant, νυμφίον.. λ. ὄντα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of a horse, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of youthful bloom, ὥρᾳ ἡλικίας λ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of healthy look, [Refs 5th c.BC+] of property, dress, etc., εἴ τί γ᾽ ἔστι λ. καὶ καλόν [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. κάλλος beaming beauty, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὸ λ. splendour, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -ῶς, opposed to λιτῶς, [Refs 1st c.BC+]: superlative -ότατα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; later -οτάτως [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
III.2. of language, brilliant, τῶν διθυράμβων τὰ λ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. λέξις ornamental diction, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
IV. Astrology texts, of degrees in a zodiacal sign, ἑκάστου ζῳδίου λαμπρὰς μοίρας ἐξέθεντο [Refs 4th c.AD+]
V. for adverb -ρῶς, see above [Refs]
