αὐγάζω (augazō)
augazō
to see
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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Word Overview
The verb augazō carries the primary sense of shining forth or beaming with light, derived from the root for "ray" or "brightness." In classical and Septuagint usage, it describes a radiant appearance, such as the gleam of white fabric or the sudden flash of light. This luminous quality is central to its theological application in 2 Corinthians 4:4, where it depicts spiritual illumination that reveals the glory of Christ.
While less common than other words for light, augazō emphasizes the active emission of brilliance rather than passive reflection. Some scholars suggest a secondary meaning of seeing clearly, linking the external shine to internal perception, but the dominant biblical usage focuses on the radiant manifestation of divine truth that dispels darkness and illuminates the mind.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word augazō describes a sudden, radiant shining forth, like light breaking through darkness to reveal what was hidden. In 2 Corinthians 4:4, this verb paints a vivid picture of spiritual illumination. It is not merely about seeing with physical eyes, but about the heart perceiving the truth of Christ’s glory when the fog of confusion lifts.
For your faith, this offers deep comfort. When life feels cloudy or your understanding seems dim, remember that this light comes from God Himself. He actively shines His truth into our minds, helping us grasp the beauty of the Gospel. This divine clarity is a gift, inviting us to rest in the certainty of who Jesus is.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to beam forth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- αὐγάσαι1×
Key Verses
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II Corinthians 4:4
in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.
This verse uses augazō to describe the light of the Gospel shining into the minds of believers, revealing Christ's glory where darkness once prevailed.