Know the Word.

Greek word

phaínō

φαίνω

What it means

to lighten, i.e. show

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

Where it comes from

prolongation for the base of phōs (φῶς)

How the King James translates it

  • appear8
  • shineth5
  • appeared4
  • appeareth3
  • shine3
  • seen2
  • think1
  • seemed1

Every place it appears 30

Romans7:13
2 Corinthians13:7
Philippians2:15
James4:14
1 Peter4:18
2 Peter1:19
1 John2:8