Strongs Number: G3022
- Greek Word
- λευκός
- Transliteration
- leukos
- Phonetic
- lyoo-kos'
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- Strongs Definition
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white
- Thayers Definition
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1. light, bright, brilliant
a. brilliant from whiteness, (dazzling) white
1. of the garments of angels, and of those exalted to the splendour of the heavenly state
2. shining or white garments worn on festive or state occasions
3. of white garments as the sign of innocence and purity of the soul
b. dead white
1. of the whitening colour of ripening grain
- Origin
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From λύκη lukē (
light
) - Bible Usage
- white.