Strong’s G5458

φωστήρ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

phóstér

Pronunciation

foce-TAIR

Definition

Light, Luminary

Meaning

a light, an illuminator, perhaps the sun; a star; brilliancy.

Usage

The term "phóstér" refers to a source of light or a luminary. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe believers as sources of spiritual light in a dark world. The word emphasizes the role of Christians in reflecting the light of Christ and illuminating the truth of the Gospel.

Bible references

Philippians 2:15;Revelation 21:11