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2 Peter 1:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
a
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
more sure
bebaios (Greek #949)
stable (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: firm, of force, stedfast, sure.
Pronounce: beb'-ah-yos
Origin: from the base of 939 (through the idea of basality)
word
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
of prophecy
prophetikos (Greek #4397)
pertaining to a foreteller ("prophetic")
KJV usage: of prophecy, of the prophets.
Pronounce: prof-ay-tik-os'
Origin: from 4396
; whereunto
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
ye do
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
well
kalos (Greek #2573)
well (usually morally)
KJV usage: (in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well.
Pronounce: kal-oce'
Origin: adverb from 2570
that ye take heed
prosecho (Greek #4337)
(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
KJV usage: (give) attend(-ance, -ance at, -ance to, unto), beware, be given to, give (take) heed (to unto); have regard.
Pronounce: pros-ekh'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 2192
, as unto
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
a light
luchnos (Greek #3088)
a portable lamp or other illuminator (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: candle, light.
Pronounce: lookh'-nos
Origin: from the base of 3022
b that shineth
phaino (Greek #5316)
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
KJV usage: appear, seem, be seen, shine, X think.
Pronounce: fah'-ee-no
Origin: prolongation for the base of 5457
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
a
topos (Greek #5117)
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas 5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
KJV usage: coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
Pronounce: top'-os
Origin: apparently a primary word
dark
auchmeros (Greek #850)
properly, dirty, i.e. (by implication) obscure
KJV usage: dark.
Pronounce: owkh-may-ros'
Origin: from αὐχμός (probably from a base akin to that of 109) (dust, as dried by wind)
place
topos (Greek #5117)
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas 5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard
KJV usage: coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
Pronounce: top'-os
Origin: apparently a primary word
, until
heos (Greek #2193)
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
KJV usage: even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
Pronounce: heh'-oce
Origin: of uncertain affinity
the day
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
dawn
diaugazo (Greek #1306)
to glimmer through, i.e. break (as day)
KJV usage: dawn.
Pronounce: dee-ow-gad'-zo
Origin: from 1223 and 826
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the day star
phosphoros (Greek #5459)
light-bearing ("phosphorus"), i.e. (specially), the morning-star (figuratively)
KJV usage: day star.
Pronounce: foce-for'-os
Origin: from 5457 and 5342
d arise
anatello (Greek #393)
to (cause to) arise
KJV usage: (a-, make to) rise, at the rising of, spring (up), be up.
Pronounce: an-at-el'-lo
Origin: from 303 and the base of 5056
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
hearts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
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Psa. 119:105• 105A lamp to my feet [is] thy word,{HR}And a light to my path. (Psa. 119:105)
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Prov. 6:23• 23For the commandment [is] a lamp,{HR}And the law a light,{HR}And reproofs of instruction the way of life: (Prov. 6:23)
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Rev. 2:28• 28And I will give him the morning star. (Rev. 2:28)
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Rev. 22:16• 16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright [and] the morning star. (Rev. 22:16)

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Day,
Day Star,
Heart,
Light,
Prophecy; Prophet,
Star

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Psa. 19:7‑9• 7The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, restoring the soul;{HR}The testimony of Jehovah [is] true, making wise the simple.
 8The precepts of Jehovah [are] right, rejoicing the heart;{HR}The commandment of Jehovah [is] clear, enlightening the eyes.
 9The fear of Jehovah [is] pure, enduring forever;{HR}The judgments of Jehovah [are] truth, they [are] righteous altogether, (Psa. 19:7‑9)
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Isa. 8:20• 20To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them. (Isa. 8:20)
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Isa. 41:21‑23,26• 21Produce your cause, saith Jehovah; bring forth your strong [reasons] saith the King of Jacob.
 22Let them bring [them] forth and show us what shall happen: show the former things, what they [be], that we may pay heed to them, and know their issue; or declare us things to come.
 23Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye [are] gods; yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold [it] together.
 26Who hath declared [it] from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, Right? Indeed there is none that declareth, indeed there is none that showeth, indeed there is none that heareth your words. (Isa. 41:21‑23,26)
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Luke 16:29‑31• 29But Abraham saith to him, They have Moses and the prophets, let them hear them.
 30And he said, Nay, father Abraham, but if one from the dead should go unto them they will repent.
 31And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, not even if one rise from among [the] dead will they be persuaded. (Luke 16:29‑31)
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John 5:39• 39Search the scriptures, for ye think that ye have in them life eternal; and it is they that bear witness about me. (John 5:39)
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Acts 17:11• 11Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, being such as received the word with all readiness of mind, day by day examining the scriptures whether these things were so. (Acts 17:11)
ye do.
Acts 15:29• 29to abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and blood, and things strangled, and fornication, from which if ye keep yourselves ye shall do well. Farewell. (Acts 15:29)
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James 2:8• 8If however ye fulfil law royal according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well; (James 2:8)
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3 John 6• 6who bore witness to thy love before the church; in setting forward whom on their journey worthily of God thou wilt do well; (3 John 6)
a light.
Psa. 119:105• 105A lamp to my feet [is] thy word,{HR}And a light to my path. (Psa. 119:105)
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Prov. 6:23• 23For the commandment [is] a lamp,{HR}And the law a light,{HR}And reproofs of instruction the way of life: (Prov. 6:23)
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Isa. 9:2• 2The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them the light hath shone. (Isa. 9:2)
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Isa. 60:1‑2• 1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.
 2For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples: but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. (Isa. 60:1‑2)
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Matt. 4:16• 16-- the people sitting in darkness has seen a great light, and to those sitting in [the] country and shadow of death, to them has light sprung up. (Matt. 4:16)
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Luke 1:78‑79• 78on account of [the] bowels of mercy of our God; whereby [the] day-spring from on high has visited us,
 79to shine upon them who were sitting in darkness and in [the] shadow of death, to guide our feet into [the] way of peace. (Luke 1:78‑79)
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John 1:7‑9• 7The same came for witness that he might witness about the light , that all might believe through him.
 8He was not the light, but that he might witness about the light.
 9The true light was that which, coming into the world ., lighteth every man (John 1:7‑9)
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John 5:35• 35He was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. (John 5:35)
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John 8:12• 12Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall in no wise walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)
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Eph. 5:7‑8• 7Be not therefore fellow-partakers with them;
 8for ye were once darkness but now [are] light in the Lord: walk as children of light (Eph. 5:7‑8)
the day.
2 Cor. 4:4‑6• 4in whom the god of this age blinded the minds of the faithless, that the illumination of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is [the] image of God, should not shine forth.
 5For not ourselves do we preach, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake,
 6because it is the God that bade light shine out of darkness, who shone in our hearts for the illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:4‑6)
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1 John 5:10• 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself; he that believeth not God hath made him a liar, because he hath not believed in the witness which God hath witnessed concerning his Son. (1 John 5:10)
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Rev. 2:28• 28And I will give him the morning star. (Rev. 2:28)
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Rev. 22:16• 16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright [and] the morning star. (Rev. 22:16)
• Peter says, You do well to take heed to prophecy, because, if you look into prophecy, it will tell you that the world through which you are passing is going to be judged, and therefore, by the light of this, you will go through the world, as through a judged scene, without being mixed up with it at all. (“Partakers of the Divine Nature” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• "Daylight" such as the gospel of grace sheds when clearly apprehended, chasing away all legal dimness and anxieties. Still less is "day-star's arising in your hearts" to be confounded with its actual manifestation, any more than the order suits either matter of fact or prophecy. Its import is spiritual. (“2 Peter 1:19” by W. Kelly)
• It is now an unseen victory which faith beholds in Christ raised from among the dead and seated on His Father's throne, and in Christians united to Him on high by the Spirit sent here below, whilst they suffer on the earth as their Master did (His atoning death excepted), not of the world as He was not. It will not be so on that day when Christ will appear and sit on His own throne, and they shall reign with Him, who now suffer with Him, if not also for Him. (“2 Peter 1:19” by W. Kelly)
• "Till day dawn and a (or, the) morning star arise in your hearts." That is to say, till they apprehend with enjoyment the bright heavenly relationship which Christianity fully understood gives us now in Christ, and the heavenly hope of His coming to introduce us into the Father's house. The prophetic lamp is good to help us against the squalid place; but how much more is "daylight" in Christ to lift us above the world in all our associations of faith, and the bright hope, Christ as Morning Star, which He not only is, but has promised to give the overcomer. (“2 Peter 1:19” by W. Kelly)
• Prophecy was a light that shone during the darkness of the night; but there was another light for those that watched. (“2 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• They who watch see the dawn of day; they see the morning star. Thus we have our portion in Christ not only in the day, and as the prophets spoke of Him, which all relates to the earth, although the blessing comes from on high; we have the secret of Christ and of our union with Him, and of His coming to receive us to Himself as the morning star, before the day comes. We are His during the night. (“2 Peter 1” by J.N. Darby)
• To establish the reality of His glorious coming Kingdom, was to establish the whole prophetic witness of the Old Testament. (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)
• “The day” is of course Christ’s day-the day of His glory—then the lamp will be no longer needed. (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)
• The “day” or “morning” star is an allusion to Christ coming for His own, who wait for Him before He appears publicly to the world as “the Sun of righteousness” (Mal. 4:2). (“2 Peter 1” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts;

W. Kelly Translation

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And we have the prophetic word firmer, to which ye do well in paying heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawn and aa morning star arise in your heartsb;

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "the."
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The inspired contrast of the lamp of prophecy with daylight dawning and the day or morning star arising in the heart is given much better by the Revisers. I strenuously oppose the efforts that have been made to sever the expression "in our hearts" from this verse. It is a sorrow to see a most misleading parenthesis introduced, as if the meaning were, "Ye do well to take heed in your hearts" from "the day dawn and the day-star arise." There is another way also in which I have seen the truth sought to be destroyed, by connecting "in your hearts" with "knowing this first," contrary to all analogy of Peter, but with the evident object of obliterating for the heart the value of the heavenly hope. Such dealings with the text I cannot characterize as mistakes only, but as unwarrantable meddling with the word of God. There is not the slightest foundation for either the one punctuation or the other.