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Definition and Context:In biblical terms, "flashing" often refers to a sudden, bright burst of light, typically associated with divine manifestations or theophanies. This phenomenon is frequently depicted in the context of God's presence, power, and judgment. The imagery of flashing light or fire is used to convey the overwhelming and awe-inspiring nature of God's glory and might.
Biblical References:1.
Divine Manifestation: In the Bible, flashing light is often associated with God's presence. For instance, in Ezekiel's vision of God's glory, he describes the appearance of the living creatures: "Their appearance was like burning coals of fire or like torches. Fire moved back and forth among the creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it" (
Ezekiel 1:13). This vivid imagery underscores the majesty and holiness of God, as well as the fearsome nature of His presence.
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Judgment and Power: Flashing is also used to depict God's judgment and power. In the book of Nahum, the prophet describes the Lord's wrath against Nineveh: "The shields of his warriors are red; the soldiers are clothed in scarlet. The metal on the chariots flashes on the day of their preparation; the spears of juniper are brandished" (
Nahum 2:3). Here, the flashing metal of the chariots symbolizes the imminent and unstoppable force of divine judgment.
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Heavenly Vision: The book of Revelation contains several instances of flashing light as part of heavenly visions. In
Revelation 4:5, John describes the throne room of God: "From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven lamps of fire. These are the seven Spirits of God" . The flashes of lightning emphasize the power and majesty of God, as well as the awe-inspiring nature of His heavenly court.
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Symbol of God's Voice: Flashing is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the voice of God. In
Psalm 29:7, the psalmist declares, "The voice of the LORD strikes with flashes of lightning" . This metaphor highlights the power and authority of God's word, which is as commanding and illuminating as a flash of lightning.
Theological Significance:The use of flashing light in the Bible serves to illustrate the transcendence and immanence of God. It conveys His ability to intervene in the world with power and authority, often in ways that are both awe-inspiring and fearsome. The imagery of flashing light or fire is a reminder of God's holiness, His righteous judgment, and His ultimate sovereignty over creation. It also serves as a call to reverence and worship, acknowledging the divine majesty and glory that surpass human understanding.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Flash.
2. (n.) The creation of an artificial flood by the sudden letting in of a body of water; -- called also flushing.
3. (n.) Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge of the gutters or to cover the edge of the roofing; also, similar pieces used to cover the valleys of roofs of slate, shingles, or the like. By extension, the metal covering of ridges and hips of roofs; also, in the United States, the protecting of angles and breaks in walls of frame houses with waterproof material, tarred paper, or the like. Cf. Filleting.
4. (n.) The reheating of an article at the furnace aperture during manufacture to restore its plastic condition; esp., the reheating of a globe of crown glass to allow it to assume a flat shape as it is rotated.
5. (n.) A mode of covering transparent white glass with a film of colored glass.
Greek
541. apaugasma -- radiance... radiance. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: apaugasma Phonetic Spelling:
(ap-ow'-gas-mah) Short Definition: a light
flashing forth, radiation, gleam
...2303. theion -- brimstone
... brimstone. Probably neuter of theios (in its original sense offlashing); sulphur --
brimstone. see GREEK theios. (theion) -- 3 Occurrences....
Strong's Hebrew
3947. laqach -- to take... 3), accepts (2), bring (18), brought (13), buy (1), buys (1), capture (2), captured
(2), carry (3), caught (2), exact (1), find (1),
flashing (1),
flashing...1300. baraq -- lightning
... Word Origin from baraq Definition lightning NASB Word Usage flash like lightning
(1),flashing (1), gleaming (2), glittering point (1), lightning (9...
784. esh -- a fire
... a fire NASB Word Usage blazing (1), burned* (1), burning (1), burning coals (1),
fiery (1), fire (362), fires (2), flame (1), flaming (3),flashing (1), man (1...
3851. lahab -- flame, blade
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition flame, blade NASB Word Usage blade (2),
flame (6), flames (1),flashing (2). blade, bright, flame, glittering....
799. esh dath -- fire of a law
... Word Origin from esh and dath Definition fire of a law NASB Word Usageflashing
lightning (1). fiery law. From 'esh and dath; a fire-law -- fiery law....
2447. chaklili -- dull
... red. By reduplication from an unused root apparently meaning to be dark; darkly
flashing (only of the eyes); in a good sense, brilliant (as stimulated by wine...
1304. bareqeth -- an emerald
... carbuncle Or barkath {baw-rek-ath'}; from baraq; a gem (asflashing), perhaps the
emerald -- carbuncle. see HEBREW baraq. 1303, 1304. bareqeth. 1304a ....
5322. nets -- a blossom
... blossom, hawk From natsats; a flower (from its brilliancy); also a hawk (from it
flashing speed); --blossom, hawk. see HEBREW natsats. 5321, 5322....
3318. yatsa -- to go or come out
... 1), end (1), entered (1), escape (3), escaped (2), exacted (1), exiled* (1), exported
(2), expressed (1), extract (1), falls (1), fell (5),flashing (1), flee...
7565. resheph -- flame
... From saraph; a live coal; by analogy lightning; figuratively, an arrow, (asflashing
through the air); specifically, fever -- arrow, (burning) coal, burning...
Library
A Moment'sFlashing Glance of Half-Amused Dismay at Angela...
... A moment'sflashing glance of half-amused dismay at Angela? A moment'sflashing
glance of half-amused dismay at Angela, and the Comtesse Sylvie had vanished....
The Guiding Pillar
... The former was the symbol, making visible to a generation who had to be taught through
their senses, the inaccessible holiness andflashing brightness and...
The Sword of the Lord
... Jeremiah stands as if wielding the sword of which our text speaks, and whirls and
points theflashing terror of its sharpened edge against the ring of foes....
The Rivers of God
... of water, and its inhabitants must often have been tempted to wish that there had
been running down the sun-bleached bed of the Kedron aflashing stream, such...
Elijah's Translation and Elisha's Deathbed
... hosts in their immortal youth, unweakened by the ages which have brought earthly
warriors to dust and their swords to rust, are flaming andflashing there in...
The Revelation of Sons
... be content to live, as unknown by the princes of this world as was the Lord of glory,
whom they slew because their dim eyes could not see theflashing of the...
'Concerning the Crown'
... 'Then shall the righteous blaze out like the sun in the Kingdom of My Father.' Our
eyes are dim, but we can at least divine the far-offflashing of that great...
The Sunlit Church
... The other word, three times repeated, for rising, is the technical word which expresses
the sunrise, and it is applied both to theflashing glory that falls...
The Ascension
... Born in a stable, and waited on by angels, the subject of all the humiliations of
humanity, andflashing forth through them all the power of divinity, He...
The Encamping Angel
... and his men but their own strong arms and their mountain fastness, his opened eyes
beheld the mountain full of the chariots of fire, and theflashing of armour...
Thesaurus
Flashing (12 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Flashing (12 Occurrences).
... (See NAS). Job 39:23 The
quiver rattles against him, the
flashing spear and the javelin.
...Gleaming (9 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 1:4 I looked, and behold, a stormy wind came out of the north, a great cloud,
withflashing lightning, and a brightness around it, and out of its midst...
Glittering (12 Occurrences)
... Version, margin gives, "the lightning of my sword." In Job 39:23, where the word
is different (lahabh), the Revised Version (British and American) has "flashing...
Glitter (3 Occurrences)
... Version, margin gives, "the lightning of my sword." In Job 39:23, where the word
is different (lahabh), the Revised Version (British and American) has "flashing...
Flash (19 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different
color. SeeFlashing, n., 3 (b). 7. (n.) To trick up in a showy manner....
Armor (53 Occurrences)
... the halting-place of the Bedouin Sheikh (1 Samuel 22:6; 1 Samuel 26:7). Nahum,
describing the arms of the Assyrians, joins together theflashing sword and the...
Arms (166 Occurrences)
... the halting-place of the Bedouin Sheikh (1 Samuel 22:6; 1 Samuel 26:7). Nahum,
describing the arms of the Assyrians, joins together theflashing sword and the...
Flashes (16 Occurrences)
Spear (55 Occurrences)
... BBE). Job 39:23 The quiver rattles against him, theflashing spear and the
javelin. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)....
Quiver (9 Occurrences)
... venison. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Job 39:23 The quiver rattles
against him, theflashing spear and the javelin. (WEB...
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