φωτὸς
phōs
light
Light, in both the physical sense of that which enables sight, and the figurative sense of that which reveals, illuminates, or brings understanding. In literal contexts, refers to visible radiance, daylight, or an artificial source of illumination. In metaphorical or abstract contexts, indicates revelation, knowledge, insight, purity, or divine presence.
Ephesians 5:9 · Word #5
Lexicon G5457
| Lemma | φῶς |
| Transliteration | phōs |
| Strong's | G5457 |
| Definition | Light, in both the physical sense of that which enables sight, and the figurative sense of that which reveals, illuminates, or brings understanding. In literal contexts, refers to visible radiance, daylight, or an artificial source of illumination. In metaphorical or abstract contexts, indicates revelation, knowledge, insight, purity, or divine presence. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | light |
| Literal | light-of |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | φῶς |
| Strong's | G5457 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5457-05
of light
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNS): indicating possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive singular form denotes possession or source, best rendered in English with "of light." This preserves the core sense of φωτ- as that which shines, illuminates, or reveals. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of light
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "light". |