G5322 Greek
φανός
phanos
torch
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word φανός (phanos) is a noun from the Greek language, with its primary definition being "torch". This indicates that φανός refers to a source of light. In the scope of the Semantic domain: Light & Darkness, φανός likely denotes an object that emits light, rather than a concept of light itself. Given its short definition and limited occurrence in the Bible (1 time), it is reasonable to infer that φανός is used to convey a concrete, physical context. Its meaning is specific to an object used for illumination, much like a modern-day torch or lighter.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text