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G2988 λαμπρῶς (lamprōs)
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λαμπρῶς Adv magnificently, sumptuously

Strong's Definition

adverb from 2986; brilliantly, i.e. figuratively, luxuriously

KJV Usage: sumptuously

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

advb. | λάμπω

88.255 · Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior · Extravagant Living, Intemperate Living

luxuriously, with ostentation, showing off pertaining to living in ostentatious luxury The equivalent of λαμπρῶς in the sense of ‘luxuriously’ may be rendered in a number of languages as ‘richly’ or ‘with things which cost a great deal’ or ‘with more possessions than one can count.’

LUK 16:19

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

λαμπρῶς, adv., splendidly, magnificently: of sumptuous living, Lk. xvi. 19. [From Aeschyl. down.]

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

λαμπρῶς lamprōs 1x

splendidly; magnificently, sumptuously, Lk. 16:19*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

* λαμπρῶς, adv., splendidly: of sumptuous fare (as freq.; cf. ἐδέσματα λαμπρά, Si 29:22), Lk 16:19.†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

λαμπρῶς. In Ο. and B. i. p. 182, No. 70, we hear of ἀνδρὸς βουλευTov καὶ πάσας ἀρχὰς Kt λειτουργίας λαμπρῶς κὲ ἐπιφανῶς ἐκτετελεκότος. For this epithet = ‘‘sumptuously”’ in connexion with feasting, as in Lk 1619, see the exx. from late Greek in Field Wo/es, p. 69f.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

λαμπρῶς (lamprōs) — magnificently. Included with: λαμπρός, ά, όν, feminine -ή in Epic dialect [Refs 8th c.BC+]:— bright, radiant, of the sun and stars, λ. φάος ἠελίοιο [Refs 8th c.BC+]; -ότατος, of Sirius, [Refs]; λαμπρὰ σελήνη Hes.[same places],[Refs 5th c.BC+]; of the eyes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of metallic bodies, λ. φάλοι, κόρυθες, [Refs 8th c.BC+]: neuter as adverb, θώρηκες λαμπρὸν γανόωντες [Refs]

2. of white cloths and the like, bright, λαμπρὸς δ᾽ ἦν ἠέλιος ὥς [ὁ χιτών] [Refs 8th c.BC+]; λ. ἐσθής, = Latin toga candida, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]

3. of water, clear, limpid, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of air, λ. ἠήρ [Refs 5th c.BC+]

4. of sound or voice, clear, distinct, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; opposed to φ. ἀσαφής, [Refs 1st c.AD+]

5. metaphorically, of vigorous action, λ. ἄνεμος a keen wind, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. ἤδη καὶ μέγας καθιείς swooping down like a fresh and mighty breeze, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρὸς φανήσεται he will come furiously forth, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. μάχη a keenly contested battle, [Refs 2nd c.BC+] adverb -ρῶς, ἐπικείμενοι vigorously, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; utterly, λ. ἡττῆσθαι, λ. περιεστοιχίσθαι, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]

6. metaphorically also, clear, manifest, μαρτύρια [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. φυγή decisive, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]. adverb - ρῶς, κοὐδὲν αἰνικτηρίως [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρῶς ἐλέγετο it was said without concealment, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II. of persons, well-known, illustrious by deeds, station, etc., λ. ἐν τῇσι Ἀθήνῃσι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. ἐν [τοῖς κινδύνοις] [Refs 5th c.BC+]; as honorary title, -ότατος, = Latin clarissimus, [Refs]; of cities, councils, etc., ἡ λαμπρὰ τῶν Μιλησίων μητρόπολις [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; of actions, etc., ἔργον οὐδὲν ἀπ᾽ αὐτῶν λ. γίνεται [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.2. magnificent, munificent, λ. ἐν ταῖς λειτουργίαις [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ὁ λ. καὶ πλούσιος οὗτος [Refs] adverb - ρῶς, χορηγεῖν [Refs 5th c.BC+]

II.3. bright, joyous, λ. ὥσπερ ὄμματι, of the bearer of good news, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λαμπρὸν ἐξέπεμψα with bright hopes, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; also ὄμματι δέρκομαι λαμπρόν, of one clear in conscience, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

III. of outward appearance, splendid, brilliant, νυμφίον.. λ. ὄντα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of a horse, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of youthful bloom, ὥρᾳ ἡλικίας λ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of healthy look, [Refs 5th c.BC+] of property, dress, etc., εἴ τί γ᾽ ἔστι λ. καὶ καλόν [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. κάλλος beaming beauty, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; τὸ λ. splendour, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -ῶς, opposed to λιτῶς, [Refs 1st c.BC+]: superlative -ότατα [Refs 5th c.BC+]; later -οτάτως [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

III.2. of language, brilliant, τῶν διθυράμβων τὰ λ. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; λ. λέξις ornamental diction, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

IV. Astrology texts, of degrees in a zodiacal sign, ἑκάστου ζῳδίου λαμπρὰς μοίρας ἐξέθεντο [Refs 4th c.AD+]

V. for adverb -ρῶς, see above [Refs]

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