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In the context of the Bible, the term "sparkle" is not frequently used, but it carries significant symbolic meaning when it does appear. The concept of sparkle can be associated with light, purity, and divine presence, reflecting the glory and majesty of God.
Biblical References:1.
Job 41:32 : "He leaves a glistening wake behind him; one would think the deep had white hair." This verse describes the Leviathan, a creature of immense power and mystery, leaving a sparkling trail in the water. The imagery of sparkling water here emphasizes the majesty and awe-inspiring nature of God's creation, highlighting His power and the beauty inherent in His works.
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Ezekiel 1:7 : "Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze." In Ezekiel's vision of the cherubim, the sparkle of polished bronze signifies the purity and holiness of these heavenly beings. The brilliance of their appearance reflects the divine glory and the presence of God, who is often associated with light and radiance.
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Daniel 12:3 : "Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." Although the word "sparkle" is not directly used, the imagery of shining and brightness conveys a similar concept. The righteous are promised a future of glory and brilliance, akin to the stars, symbolizing eternal reward and the reflection of God's light.
Symbolic Meaning:·
Divine Glory: Sparkle is often used to describe the radiance and splendor of God's presence. In biblical visions and descriptions, the brilliance of heavenly beings and divine manifestations is a testament to God's holiness and majesty.
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Purity and Righteousness: The sparkle of precious metals and stones in the Bible often symbolizes purity and righteousness. Just as refined metals shine brightly, so too are the righteous called to reflect God's light in their lives.
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Eternal Reward: The imagery of sparkling stars and heavenly bodies is used to describe the eternal reward of the faithful. This symbolism underscores the promise of everlasting life and glory for those who follow God's ways.
Theological Implications:The concept of sparkle in the Bible serves as a reminder of the transformative power of God's presence. Believers are encouraged to live lives that reflect His light, embodying purity and righteousness. The sparkle of divine glory is not only a depiction of God's majesty but also a call to His followers to shine brightly in a world often shrouded in darkness. Through faith and obedience, Christians are invited to partake in the eternal brilliance promised to the righteous, a reflection of the divine light that emanates from God Himself.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) A little spark; a scintillation.
2. (n.) Brilliancy; luster; as, the sparkle of a diamond.
3. (n.) To emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.
4. (n.) To manifest itself by, or as if by, emitting sparks; to glisten; to flash.
5. (n.) To emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce; as, sparkling wine.
6. (v. t.) To emit in the form or likeness of sparks.
7. (v. t.) To disperse.
8. (v. t.) To scatter on or over.
Strong's Hebrew
5340. natsats -- to shine,sparkle... 5339, 5340. natsats. 5340a . to shine,
sparkle. Transliteration: natsats Phonetic
Spelling: (naw-tsats') Short Definition:
sparkle.
sparkle...5340a. natsats -- to shine,sparkle
... natsats. 5340b . to shine,sparkle. Transliteration: natsats Short Definition:
gleamed.... root Definition to shine,sparkle NASB Word Usage gleamed (1)....
6692a. tsuts -- to blossom, shine,sparkle
... 6692, 6692a. tsuts or tsits. 6692b . to blossom, shine,sparkle. Transliteration:
tsuts or tsits Short Definition: flourishes. Word Origin a prim....
688. eqdach -- a fiery glow,sparkle
... 687, 688. eqdach. 689 . a fiery glow,sparkle. Transliteration: eqdach
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-dawkh') Short Definition: crystal....
6692. tsuwts -- to blossom, shine,sparkle
... tsuwts. 6692a . to blossom, shine,sparkle. Transliteration: tsuwts Phonetic Spelling:
(tsoots) Short Definition: bloom. bloom, blossom, flourish, show self...
5095. nahal -- to lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a...
... A primitive root; properly, to run with asparkle, ie Flow; hence (transitively),
to conduct, and (by inference) to protect, sustain -- carry, feed, guide...
7618. shebo -- (a precious stone) perhaps agate
... with that of shabah through the idea of subdivision into flashes or streamers (compare
shabiyb) meaning to flame; a gem (from itssparkle), probably the agate...
5102. nahar -- to flow, stream
... A primitive root; tosparkle, ie (figuratively) be cheerful; hence (from the sheen
of a running stream) to flow, ie (figuratively) assemble -- flow (together...
2833. choshen -- breastpiece, sacred pouch
... From an unused root probably meaning to contain orsparkle; perhaps a pocket (as
holding the Urim and Thummim), or rich (as containing gems), used only of the...
Library
Satan's Banquet
... of his lovingkindness and tender mercy, so that once again, as it always happeneth
to the Christian, the cup shall run over, and againsparkle with delight....
An Exhortation to Love God
... bosom. Love puts a verdure and lustre upon all the graces: the graces seem
to be eclipsed, unless love shine andsparkle in them....
The Second Part.
... zeale loves to be gadding, is eagle-ey'd abroad and mole-ey'd at home: Insteed of
burning bright and shining cleere; like brinish lights, theysparkle & spet...
Meditation on God
... Moreover, it can light up the face that is joyous with a heavenly gladness; it can
make the eyesparkle with tenfold more brilliance; and happy as the man may...
The Voices of the Dead
... The air that wraps us close breathes of his intimate and all-pervading spirit; and
the illimitable space, and the stars thatsparkle abroad without number...
"Above the Sun. "
... Brightest gloriessparkle round it"crowned with honor now; and yet, Once it found
its only pillow on storm-tossed Gennesaret! See that Hand!...
Jewish views on Trade, Tradesmen, and Trades' Guilds
... that our Lord had thus availed Himself of the better thinking and higher feeling
in Israel; so to speak, polished the diamond and made itsparkle, as He held...
The False Prophet
... her.". There was still no comment, but the livelysparkle in the Greek's
eye showed that he had touched upon a jealous spot. "And...
Known by their Fruits.
... A man can make a sham diamond in a very short time, but the real gem must lie
for ages in the earth before it cansparkle with perfect purity....
Chapter twenty-one
... Felicia turned her face towards her sister. Her great brown eyes were very expressive
and not altogether free from asparkle of luminous heat....
Thesaurus
Sparkle (1 Occurrence)... 1. (n.) A little spark; a scintillation. 2. (n.) Brilliancy; luster; as, the
sparkle of a diamond.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Sparkle (1 Occurrence).
...Spark (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A small, shining body, or transient light; asparkle.... 4. (n.) A brisk, showy,
gay man. 5. (n.) A lover; a gallant; a beau. 6. (vi) Tosparkle....
Laugh (23 Occurrences)
... in laughter. 2. (vi) Fig.: To be or appear gay, cheerful, pleasant, mirthful,
lively, or brilliant; tosparkle; to sport. 3. (vt...
Glisten (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vi) Tosparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a
mild, subdued, and fitful luster; to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam...
Glitter (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) Tosparkle with light; to shine with a brilliant
and broken light or showy luster; to gleam; as, a glittering sword....
Radiant (14 Occurrences)
... ra'-di-ant (nahar, "tosparkle" ie (figurative) be cheerful; hence (from the sheen
of a running stream), to flow, ie (figurative) assemble; flow (together), be...
Sparkled (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofSparkle. Multi-Version Concordance
Sparkled (3 Occurrences). Ezekiel 1:7 Their feet were...
Shew (226 Occurrences)
... Version (English Revised Version margin) "glanceth" both miss the poetry of the
original: "His eyes shine in through the lattice" (tsuts, "blossom" "sparkle")....
Show (1340 Occurrences)
... Version (English Revised Version margin) "glanceth" both miss the poetry of the
original: "His eyes shine in through the lattice" (tsuts, "blossom" "sparkle")....
Sparkling (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) ofSparkle. 2. (a.) Emitting sparks; glittering; flashing;
brilliant; lively; as, sparkling wine; sparkling eyes....
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