Bible Dictionary

Light

The natural or artificial brightness that makes things visible.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

294 of 516

Letter

L

Meaning

The natural or artificial brightness that makes things visible.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:3-5
  • Psalm 27:1
  • Psalm 119:105
  • Isaiah 9:2
  • Matthew 5:14-16
  • John 1:4-9
  • John 8:12
  • 1 John 1:5

Original Language

Hebrew

אוֹר

or

light

Greek

φῶς

phōs

light

Meaning

Light is the natural or artificial brightness that makes things visible.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, light refers to physical light and is also used figuratively for life, truth, righteousness, guidance, and God’s presence, depending on the context.


Key References

  • Genesis 1:3-5
  • Psalm 27:1
  • Psalm 119:105
  • Isaiah 9:2
  • Matthew 5:14-16
  • John 1:4-9
  • John 8:12
  • 1 John 1:5

  • Darkness
  • Lamp
  • Lampstand
  • Truth
  • Word

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:3-5
  • Psalm 27:1
  • Psalm 119:105
  • Isaiah 9:2
  • Matthew 5:14-16
  • John 1:4-9
  • John 8:12
  • 1 John 1:5

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light creation truth guidance