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phōs

light

Say it: FOCE (approximate)

φῶς

What it means

Light. Paul and Barnabas quote Isaiah 49:6: "I have set you as a light for the Gentiles" (13:47).

Range of meaning

  • LightIllumination.
  • RevelationWhat shows the truth.

In Acts

  • Chapter 13

    "I have set you as a light for the Gentiles" (13:47).

  • Chapter 22

    "A great light from heaven" (22:6, 22:9, 22:11).

  • Chapter 26

    "To turn from darkness to light" (26:13, 26:18, 26:23).

Every verse (10)

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