Light: 7 definitions
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Source: archive.org: Easton's Bible DictionaryLight definition and references: The offspring of the divine command (Genesis 1:3). “All the more joyous emotions of the mind, all the pleasing sensations of the frame, all the happy hours of domestic intercourse were habitually described among the Hebrews under imagery derived from light” (1 Kings 11:36; Isaiah 58:8; Esther 8:16; Psalms 97:11). Light came also naturally to typify true religion and the felicity it imparts (Psalms 119:105; Isaiah 8:20; Matthew 4:16, etc.), and the glorious inheritance of the redeemed (Colossians 1:12; Revelation 21:23-25). God is said to dwell in light inaccessible (1 Timothy 6:16). It frequently signifies instruction (Matthew 5:16; John 5:35). In its highest sense it is applied to Christ as the “Sun of righteousness” (Malachi 4:2; Luke 2:32; John 1:7-9). God is styled “the Father of lights” (James 1:17). It is used of angels (2 Corinthians 11:14), and of John the Baptist, who was a “burning and a shining light” (John 5:35), and of all true disciples, who are styled “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14).
Source: archive.org: Nave's Topical BibleLight definition and references: –Created Genesis 1:3-5; Isaiah 45:7; 2 Corinthians 4:6
–Miraculous Matthew 17:2; Acts 9:3
–Figurative And Symbolical 1 Kings 11:36; Psalms 27:1; 119:105,130; Proverbs 6:23; Ecclesiastes 2:13; Isaiah 8:20; 49:6; 58:8; 60:19,20; Matthew 4:16; 5:14,16; Luke 2:32; 11:34; 16:8; John 1:4,5,7-9; 3:19-21; 5:35; 8:12; 9:5; 12:35,36; Acts 26:18; Ephesians 5:8,14; Philippians
2:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Timothy 6:16; James 1:17; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 1:19; 1 John 1:5,7; Revelation 21:23
Light refers to:—Light is represented in the Scriptures as the immediate result and offspring of a divine command. The earth was void and dark, when God said, 'Let light be, and light was.' This is represented as having preceded the placing of lights in the firmament of heaven, the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also' (, sq.). Whatever opinion may be entertained as to the facility with which these two separate acts may be reconciled, it cannot be questioned that the origin of light, as of every other part of the universe, is thus referred to the exertion of the divine will: as little can it be denied that the narrative in the original is so simple, yet at the same time so majestic and impressive, both in thought and diction, as to fill the heart with a lofty and pleasurable sentiment of awe and wonder.
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Search found 654 books and stories containing Light, Lights, The light; (plurals include: Lights, Lightses, The lights). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Pistis Sophia (by G.R.S. Mead)
Chapter 139 < [A Fifth Book]
Chapter 64 < [The Second Book of Pistis Sophia]
Chapter 65 < [The Second Book of Pistis Sophia]
Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English) (by Hsuan Hua)
The Buddha manifests portents in response < [Chapter 2 - Twenty-five Means to Enlightenment]
The Tathagata certifies that there is no other source < [Chapter 6 - The Source of the Knot]
The Tathagata compassionately rescues Ananda < [Chapter 4 - Ananda’s Fall]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2689: When the Lights of Siva and Sakti Blend in Jiva Light < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Verse 2685: That Light Engrosses the Light of the Five Elements < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Verse 2808: When Siva's Light is Reached < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Summa Theologica (English translation) (by St. Thomas Aquinas)
Question. 70 - Of the work of adornment, as regards the fourth day (three articles) < [Treatise on the work of the six days]
Question. 71 - On the work of the fifth day (one article) < [Treatise on the work of the six days]
Question. 9 - Of christ's knowledge in general (four articles) < [Treatise on the incarnation]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CLXXX - Witch Stories < [Part VI]
Chapter CLXXVIII - Witch Stories < [Part VI]
Chapter CXXXI - The Three Fools < [Part III]
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers (by Philip Schaff)
Chapter XVIII - Of the Lights and Stars of Heaven—Of Day and Night, Ver. 14 < [The Confessions]
Chapter XXIV - Why God Has Blessed Men < [The Confessions]
Chapter 38 - What “Lighteth” Means < [A Treatise on the Merits and Forgiveness...]