Upu o le Aso

Malamalama — Samoan Bible word study

Light; and by extension, understanding or clarity. This word appears in the devotional on Mataio 5:14, 16.

Upu o le Aso

Word of the Day

Malamalama

[mah-lah-mah-lah-mah] · ma-la-ma-la-ma

Faauigaga: O le malamalama, po'o le iloa lelei o se mea.
English: Light; and by extension, understanding or clarity.

Mai le 'lama' (moli, susulu) fa'aluaina.

From the reduplicated 'lama' (torch, to shine) — continuous shining, and thus insight.

Bible cross-references

Ioane 8:12 · 1 Ioane 1:5 · Salamo 27:1

Full word study: Malamalama

Fuaiupu / Verse in context

“O outou o le malamalama o le lalolagi. E lē mafai ona natia se a'ai o i luga o le mauga. Ia fa'apea ona pupula atu o outou malamalama i luma o tagata.”

Mataio 5:14, 16

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light shine before others.” — Matthew 5:14, 16

More Samoan biblical words

Alofa TunoaGrace — unearned, freely given divine love and mercy.
Fa'amaoniFaithfulness, loyalty, integrity of heart.
To'afilemuTranquillity, calm composure amid trouble.
AuaunagaMinistry, service rendered to God and to people.
Fa'amoemoeHope, confident expectation.
Fa'aaloaloRespect, reverence, honour shown to others.
LototeleCourage, boldness of heart.
Fa'amagaloTo forgive; to release an offence and hold it no more.
Fa'afetaiThanksgiving; the expression of a grateful heart.
Onosa'iPatience, long-suffering endurance.
Loto MaualaloHumility; a heart that knows its true place before God.
AfiogaThe honorific word for speech — used of God's word and of a chief's word.
TataloPrayer; speaking to God in petition and praise.
MalamalamaLight; and by extension, understanding or clarity.