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The term "lighteth" is an archaic form of the verb "light," which means to illuminate or to make something visible. In the context of the Bible, "lighteth" often refers to the divine illumination provided by God, both in a physical and spiritual sense. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, symbolizing God's presence, guidance, and truth.
Biblical References:1.
John 1:9 : "The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world." This verse speaks of Jesus Christ as the "true Light" who "lighteth" every person. It emphasizes the universal and enlightening nature of Christ's presence and mission, bringing spiritual illumination to humanity.
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Psalm 18:28 : "For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness." Here, the psalmist acknowledges God as the source of light that dispels darkness. The use of "lighteth" in this context underscores God's role in providing clarity, hope, and direction in times of trouble.
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Proverbs 20:27 : "The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being." While the term "lighteth" is not directly used in this verse, the imagery of a lamp suggests the illuminating work of God in the human spirit. It implies that God "lighteth" the inner depths of a person, revealing truth and guiding moral discernment.
Theological Significance:In the Bible, light is often contrasted with darkness, symbolizing the struggle between good and evil, knowledge and ignorance, life and death. The act of "lighting" or "lighteth" is therefore significant in illustrating God's intervention in the world and in individual lives. It represents the transformative power of God's truth and the revelation of His will.
Christ as the Light:The New Testament frequently identifies Jesus Christ as the Light of the World. His coming is portrayed as the ultimate act of divine illumination, dispelling the darkness of sin and ignorance. In
John 8:12 , Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life." This statement encapsulates the essence of Christ's mission to "lighteth" the path to salvation and eternal life.
Spiritual Illumination:The concept of "lighteth" extends beyond physical illumination to encompass spiritual enlightenment. Believers are called to walk in the light, as seen in 1
John 1:7 : "But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." This passage highlights the communal and purifying aspects of living in the light that God provides.
Practical Application:For Christians, the idea that God "lighteth" their path is a source of comfort and guidance. It encourages believers to seek God's wisdom and direction in their daily lives, trusting that He will illuminate their way. The call to be "children of light" (
Ephesians 5:8) further emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to reflect God's light in a world often shrouded in darkness.
In summary, "lighteth" in the biblical context is a profound expression of God's illuminating presence, both in the world and within the hearts of believers. It serves as a reminder of the divine light that guides, reveals, and transforms.
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What "Lighteth" Means.
... A Treatise on the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins, and on the Baptism of
Infants Chapter 38."What "Lighteth" Means. But why, after...
On Books
... And does not St. John tell us that Christ the Life is the light of men,"the
true light whichlighteth every man who cometh into the world?...
John i. 9
... john. Homily VIII. John i. 9. John i.9 "That was the true Light, whichlighteth
every man that cometh into the world.".... Helighteth all as far as in Him lies....
A Burning and Shining Lamp.
... through him [John] might believe. "That was the True Light, whichlighteth
every man coming into the world.". Jesus Christ is the...
Prayer.
... of all true being, and the very being of all enduring truth; the reality, which
is the substance and unity of all reality; THE LIGHT WHICHLIGHTETH EVERY MAN...
The Real Thing of Light.
... understood in its simplicity. There was the real thing of light thatlighteth
every man that cometh into the world. There is a little...
"The Light of Life"
... And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not." "That
was the true light, whichlighteth every man that cometh into the world...
John i. 9
... st. john. Homily VII. John i. 9. John i.9 "That was the true Light, which
lighteth every man that cometh into the world.". [1.] The...
Why the Son Chiefly is Intimated in the Scriptures by the Name of...
... Because, "as the Father hath life in Himself, so hath He given to the Son to have
life in Himself:" [633] and, "He was the true Light, whichlighteth every man...
John Chapter viii. 13, 14
... light. That was the true light, thatlighteth every man coming into the world."
If "every man," therefore alsolighteth John. Whence...
Thesaurus
Lighteth (6 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Lighteth (6 Occurrences). John 1:9 That was the true Light,
which
lighteth every man that cometh into the world. (KJV ASV WBS).
...Persuadeth (6 Occurrences)
... Joshua 15:18 And it cometh to pass, in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to
ask from her father a field, and shelighteth from off the ass, and Caleb...
Lighting (9 Occurrences)
Lightest (2 Occurrences)
Fetcheth (1 Occurrence)
... with his neighbor to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut
down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, andlighteth upon his...
Evenings (15 Occurrences)
... Exodus 30:8 And when Aaronlighteth the lamps between the two evenings, he shall
burn the incense a continual incense before Jehovah throughout your generations...
Dusk (21 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Exodus 30:8 And when Aaronlighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn
it, a perpetual incense before Jehovah throughout your generations. (See JPS)....
Continual (55 Occurrences)
... Exodus 30:8 And when Aaronlighteth the lamps between the two evenings, he shall
burn the incense a continual incense before Jehovah throughout your generations...
Hew (17 Occurrences)
... with his neighbor to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut
down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, andlighteth upon his...
Persuaded (40 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:14 And it cometh to pass in her coming in, that she persuadeth him to ask
from her father the field, and shelighteth from off the ass, and Caleb...
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