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The term "shone" is the past tense of "shine," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often symbolizing the presence, glory, or revelation of God. The imagery of light and shining is a powerful motif in Scripture, representing divine truth, holiness, and guidance.
Old Testament ReferencesIn the Old Testament, the concept of shining is frequently associated with God's presence and favor. For instance, in
Exodus 34:29-30, Moses' face shone after he spoke with God on Mount Sinai: "When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was unaware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, and his face was radiant, and they were afraid to approach him." This radiance was a physical manifestation of God's glory and the transformative power of being in His presence.
The Psalms also use the imagery of shining to describe God's favor and blessing.
Psalm 80:3, 7, 19 repeatedly calls for God's face to shine upon His people: "Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved." Here, the shining of God's face is synonymous with His grace and salvation.
New Testament ReferencesIn the New Testament, the theme of shining continues, particularly in the context of Jesus Christ as the light of the world. In
Matthew 17:2, during the Transfiguration, Jesus' appearance is described: "There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light." This event revealed Christ's divine nature and glory to His disciples.
The Apostle Paul also uses the imagery of shining to describe the transformative power of the Gospel. In
2 Corinthians 4:6, he writes, "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." Here, the shining light represents the revelation and knowledge of God's glory through Christ.
Symbolism and Theological SignificanceThe concept of shining in the Bible is rich with symbolism. It often signifies God's holiness, purity, and truth. Light is contrasted with darkness, representing sin, ignorance, and separation from God. The shining of God's presence brings illumination, understanding, and redemption.
In a broader theological context, believers are called to reflect God's light in the world. Jesus instructs His followers in
Matthew 5:16, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." This call to shine is an exhortation to live lives that reflect God's character and bring glory to Him.
ConclusionThe imagery of shining in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of God's presence, glory, and the transformative power of His truth. It calls believers to live in the light of His revelation and to be conduits of His grace and truth in a world often shrouded in darkness.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Shine.
2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Shine.
Greek
4034. perilampo -- to shine around... Word Origin from peri and lampo Definition to shine around NASB Word Usage
shining...around (1),
shone around (1). shine around.
...2989. lampo -- to shine
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to shine NASB Word Usage gives light
(1), shine (2), shines (1),shone (3). give light, shine....
Strong's Hebrew
7223. rishon -- former, first, chief... 7222, 7223. rishon or rishon. 7224 . former, first, chief. Transliteration:
rishon or rishon Phonetic Spelling: (ree-
shone') Short Definition: first.
...7160. qaran -- to send out rays
... 7159, 7160. qaran. 7161 . to send out rays. Transliteration: qaran Phonetic
Spelling: (kaw-ran') Short Definition:shone. Word Origin...
3956. lashon -- tongue
... lashon or lashon or leshonah. 3957 . tongue. Transliteration: lashon or lashon
or leshonah Phonetic Spelling: (law-shone') Short Definition: tongue....
6376. Pishon -- one of the rivers of Eden
... 6375, 6376. Pishon. 6377 . one of the rivers of Eden. Transliteration: Pishon
Phonetic Spelling: (pee-shone') Short Definition: Pishon....
7063. qimmashon -- thorn
... 7062, 7063. qimmashon. 7064 . thorn. Transliteration: qimmashon Phonetic Spelling:
(kim-maw-shone') Short Definition: thorn. Word Origin the same as qimmos...
2224. zarach -- to rise, come forth
... root Definition to rise, come forth NASB Word Usage arises (1), broke (1), came
(1), dawned (1), rise (3), risen (2), rises (5), rose (1), shine (1),shone (1...
8123. Shimshon -- a deliverer of Isr.
... 8122, 8123. Shimshon. 8124 . a deliverer of Isr. Transliteration: Shimshon
Phonetic Spelling: (shim-shone') Short Definition: Samson....
7028. Qishon -- a wadi in the plain of Megiddo
... 7027, 7028. Qishon. 7029 . a wadi in the plain of Megiddo. Transliteration:
Qishon Phonetic Spelling: (kee-shone') Short Definition: Kishon....
1787. Dishon -- two Edomites
... 1786, 1787. Dishon. 1788 . two Edomites. Transliteration: Dishon Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-shone') Short Definition: Dishon. Word...
5177. Nachshon -- brother-in-law of Aaron
... 5176, 5177. Nachshon. 5178 . brother-in-law of Aaron. Transliteration: Nachshon
Phonetic Spelling: (nakh-shone') Short Definition: Nahshon....
Library
GloryShone Within the Gloom,
... EASTER Gloryshone within the gloom,. 7,7,7,7 tr., John Brownlie. I. Gloryshone
within the gloom,. Vacant eyes in wonder gazed; Shook the portals of the tomb,....
True Wisdom.
... Yet for five hundred years no man whose life is recorded in historyshone as did
this man.... Yet Elijah stood firm, andshone brightly in that dark and evil day....
"Ye are the Light of the World. "
... Yet for five hundred years no man whose life is recorded in historyshone as did
this man.... Yet Elijah stood firm, andshone brightly in that dark and evil day....
Humility.
... We read of the three men in Scripture whose facesshone, and all three were noted
for their meekness and humility.... Moses wist not that his faceshone....
The Fourth Trumpet.
... having advanced a little farther, proceeded to take away entirely the light of Roman
majesty in the city -of Rome, with which it had hithertoshone under the...
With what virtuous Feelings the Fathers of Old Hid the Sacred...
... is virtuous. Amidst the ashes and dust of their fallen country it glowed
andshone forth brightly in pious efforts. 99. For when...
The Transfiguration.
... prayer, he did not grow calm and resigned alone, if he were ever other than such,
but his faith broke forth so triumphant over the fear, that itshone from him...
The King in his Beauty
... These are twofold"the radiance of His face, and the gleaming whiteness of His raiment,
whichshone like the snow on Hermon when it is smitten by the sunshine...
The Jewish Girl
... not forsake the faith of her fathers." The New Testament was, and should remain
forever, a sealed book to her; and yet she knew much of it; itshone to her...
Although, Even if There Went Before no Testimonies Concerning...
... went before no testimonies concerning Christ and the Church, whom ought it not to
move unto belief, that the Divine brightness hath on a suddenshone on the...
Thesaurus
Shone (27 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Shone (27 Occurrences).
... His face
shone like the sun, and
his garments became as white as the light. (WEB WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV).
...Radiant (14 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God who said, "Out of darkness let light shine," is He who
hasshone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory...
Suddenly (87 Occurrences)
... Luke 2:9 when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the
Lordshone round them; and they were filled with terror. (WEY NAS)....
Beams (28 Occurrences)
... mount Sinai with the two tables of the testimony in Moses hand, when he came down
from the mount, that Moses knew not that the skin of his faceshone by reason...
Skin (115 Occurrences)
... with the two tablets of the testimony in Moses' hand, when he came down from the
mountain, that Moses didn't know that the skin of his faceshone by reason of...
Nephthar
... sacrifices. After an interval the sunshone forth from behind a cloud and
the liquid ignited and consumed the sacrifices. Nehemiah...
Nephthai
... sacrifices. After an interval the sunshone forth from behind a cloud and
the liquid ignited and consumed the sacrifices. Nehemiah...
Moses's (15 Occurrences)
... mount Sinai (with the two tables of testimony in Moses's hand, when he came down
from the mount) that Moses knew not that the skin of his faceshone, while he...
Bright (85 Occurrences)
... Acts 22:6 It happened that, as I made my journey, and came close to Damascus, about
noon, suddenly thereshone from the sky a great light around me....
Approaching (24 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Acts 9:3 As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus,
and suddenly a light from the skyshone around him. (See NAS)....
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