Dictionary entry

φωσφόρος

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament with Strong's

* φωσ-φόρος, -ον

light-bringing; as subst., ὁ φ., the morning star (Plat., al.; cf. ἐωσφόρος, Is 14:12, Jb 3:9, Ps 110:3): metaph., II Pe 1:19 (v. Mayor, in l.).†