λαμπρῶς
lamprōs
G2988 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a way that is brilliant, splendid, or magnificent; used to describe something done with impressive or attractive display; in some contexts, especially relating to food or feasting, with great lavishness or luxury. The primary sense is 'in a shining or splendid manner,' with extended uses referring to opulence or sumptuousness.
Semantic Range
brilliantly, splendidly, magnificently, ostentatiously, sumptuously, lavishly
Root / Etymology
From the adjective λαμπρός, meaning 'bright, shining, splendid.' The adverb is formed by adding the adverbial ending -ως to the stem.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, λαμπρῶς primarily denotes literal shining or brilliance, reflecting visibility and clarity (e.g., 'brilliantly,' as of light or a shining object). By the Hellenistic and Koine periods, especially in literary, historical, and biblical contexts, it gained metaphorical senses such as 'in a splendid manner,' often denoting social status or outward display, and more specifically, 'sumptuously' or 'lavishly,' especially describing feasting or the material aspects of banquets (cf. Luke 16:19). In the New Testament, λαμπρῶς occurs in Luke 16:19, used to characterize the manner of life of the 'rich man' in the parable, emphasizing ostentatious luxury rather than literal shining. Standard English translations (e.g., 'sumptuously') tend to reflect the metaphorical rather than literal sense, but the adverb also retained more general senses of brilliance and distinction in wider Koine Greek. The shift from physical brilliance to conspicuous or affluent lifestyle parallels related adjectival usage (e.g., λαμπρός for clothing or persons of notable status).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from λαμπρός; brilliantly, i.e. figuratively, luxuriously:--sumptuously.
Root Family
λαμπρῶς (lamprōs) — to shine, to be bright, to be splendid
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2988-01 |
λαμπρῶς | lampros | ADV |
sumptuously | splendidly | splendidly | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2988-01 |
Luke 16:19 | λαμπρῶς | lampros | ADV |
sumptuously | splendidly | splendidly |