phoster denotes a light or luminous presence, applied to shining figures and to radiant splendor in Scripture.

The attested use denotes a luminous presence: in Philippians 2:15 it is plural of those who shine in the world, while in Revelation 21:11 the singular occurs in a description of radiant glory.

1. Luminous presence or radiance · dominant

   In Philippians 2:15, the nominative plural form occurs in the clause about shining in the world; the APB renders the clause “among whom you shine as lights in the world.” In Revelation 21:11, the nominative singular form occurs within the description of glory and radiance; the APB renders it with imagery of radiance like a precious, clear jewel, though the translation does not isolate the term's contribution.

   Philippians 2:15Revelation 21:11

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB explicitly uses “lights” in Philippians 2:15 and presents Revelation 21:11 through “radiance” and jewel imagery. The singular term's precise English counterpart in Revelation 21:11 remains uncertain.