τηλαυγῶς
tēlaugōs
G5081 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a manner shining from afar; used metaphorically, 'distinctly', 'openly', 'clearly'—with an emphasis on vividness or evident perception, as if something is so illuminated or conspicuous that it is impossible to miss. The adverb amplifies the clarity or obviousness with which something is seen, perceived, or understood.
Semantic Range
shining from afar, radiantly; distinctly; openly; clearly; vividly; in a conspicuous manner
Root / Etymology
Derived from the adjective τηλαυγής (shining far, far-beaming), itself a compound from the adverb τῆλε (far, at a distance) and αὐγή (brightness, radiance). Thus, τηλαυγῶς literally means 'with far-shining brightness'.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Mostly rare and literary, τηλαυγῶς is found only a few times in Koine Greek, notably in Hebrews 13:18 in the New Testament, where it means 'openly' or 'in a clear manner'. The sense in post-classical and Koine contexts builds upon the literal force of 'shining at a distance' and is used figuratively to denote keen clarity or public visibility. Standard English renderings often flatten the nuance to merely 'clearly' or 'plainly', potentially missing the vivid, almost luminous emphasis. Its rarity in the Septuagint or wider New Testament restricts our ability to analyze nuanced shifts, but the metaphor of light as clarity is common in both Classical and Biblical Greek.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from a compound of a derivative of τέλος and αὐγή; in a far-shining manner, i.e. plainly:--clearly.
Root Family
τηλαυγῶς (tēlaugōs) — shining from afar, radiantly, conspicuously, distinctly
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5081-01 |
τηλαυγῶς | telaugos | ADV |
clearly | with far-shining clarity | clearly | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5081-01 |
Mark 8:25 | τηλαυγῶς | telaugos | ADV |
clearly | with far-shining clarity | clearly |