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The term "ever-shining" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, it is a concept that can be associated with the eternal and unchanging nature of God's light and presence. In Scripture, light is often used metaphorically to describe God's holiness, truth, and guidance. The idea of an "ever-shining" light can be seen as a representation of God's perpetual and unwavering presence in the lives of believers.

Biblical References:

1. God as Light:
· In 1 John 1:5, the apostle John declares, "This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all." This verse emphasizes the purity and perfection of God, who is the ultimate source of spiritual illumination and truth.

2. The Light of Christ:
· Jesus Christ is described as the "light of the world" in John 8:12: "Once again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.'" Here, Christ is portrayed as the ever-shining light that guides believers out of spiritual darkness and into eternal life.

3. The Eternal Light of the New Jerusalem:
· Revelation 21:23 provides a vision of the New Jerusalem, where God's glory is the city's light: "And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb." This passage illustrates the everlasting and self-sustaining light of God's presence, which will illuminate the eternal dwelling place of His people.

4. The Path of the Righteous:
· Proverbs 4:18 describes the path of the righteous as an ever-brightening light: "The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday." This imagery suggests a progressive and continuous growth in spiritual understanding and holiness, reflecting the ever-shining nature of God's guidance.

Theological Significance:

The concept of "ever-shining" is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's immutable nature. His light is not subject to change or dimming, symbolizing His eternal faithfulness and truth. For believers, this ever-shining light is a source of comfort and assurance, providing guidance and hope in a world often characterized by darkness and uncertainty.

In the life of a Christian, the ever-shining light of God is experienced through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the illumination of Scripture, and the fellowship of the church. It is a reminder of the believer's call to reflect God's light in their own lives, as Jesus instructed 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."

The ever-shining nature of God's light also serves as a promise of the future glory that awaits believers. As they look forward to the fulfillment of God's kingdom, they are assured of an eternal existence in His radiant presence, where there will be no more night or need for artificial light, for the Lord Himself will be their everlasting light.
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The Service Common to Two or Many Hierarchs.
... As ever-shining stars of the intellectual firmament, O most glorious ones, ye have
adorned the world, O most honourable, and enlighten the universe with the ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xi the service common.htm

What the Oil in the Lamps Means.
... treasured up nourishment for the light, supplying oil by their works, the light
of continence was not extinguished among them, but was ever shining and giving ...
/.../chapter iv what the oil in.htm

"We have Seen his Star"
... wisdom. Of this character were the wise men who came to Jesus. The light
of God is ever shining amid the darkness of heathenism. As ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 6 we have seen.htm

How the First Coming Has Four Degrees
... to be a well-known passage in Dionysius the Areopagite-- "That brilliant likeness
of the Divine Goodness, our great sun, all-radiant and ever-shining as a ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter viii how the first.htm

The Blessed Society in Heaven.
... moon. 5 Amidst those ever-shining skies Behold the sacred Dove, While
banish'd sin and sorrow flies From all the realms of love. ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 2 33 the blessed society.htm

Cl Seraphic Love
... 'The fairest of ten thousand,' He,. Proportion all and harmony; All mortal beauty's
but a ray. Of His bright ever-shining day; A little, feeble, twinkling star, ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/cl seraphic love.htm

Man's Knowledge
... Where with Thy proper rays Thou dost Thee hide! O ever-shining, never
full-seen mark! To guide me in life's night Thy light me show;". ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/xxxii mans knowledge.htm

The Blessed Society in Heaven.
... No evenings there, nor gloomy nights,. To want the feeble moon. Amidst those
ever-shining skies,. Behold the sacred Dove! While banished sin and sorrow flies. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 33 the blessed society.htm

Concerning "Good," "Light," "Beautiful," "Desire," "Ecstasy ...
... 257] its Numerical Principle, [258] its Order, its Embracing Power, its Cause and
its End: [259] even so this great, all-bright and ever-shining sun, which is ...
/.../rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter iv concerning good light.htm

The Service Common to Two or More Monks.
... hast cried out: Woe unto me! Whither art Thou gone down, O my Light Evershining.
Ode 4. The Heirmos: I have hearkened unto Thy glorious ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xiii the service common.htm

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Ever-shining (1 Occurrence)
Ever-shining. Ever-present, Ever-shining. Every . Multi-Version
Concordance Ever-shining (1 Occurrence). 1 Peter 3:4 ...
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Unseen (18 Occurrences)
... 1 Peter 3:4 But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining
ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes ...
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Ever-present (1 Occurrence)
Ever-present. Evermore, Ever-present. Ever-shining . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See NIV). Evermore, Ever-present. Ever-shining . Reference Bible.
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Shining (115 Occurrences)
... of grace and pity. (BBE). Psalms 119:105 <NUN> Your word is a light for
my feet, evershining on my way. (BBE). Psalms 119:127 For ...
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Ever-shining (1 Occurrence)

1 Peter 3:4
But let them be those of the unseen man of the heart, the ever-shining ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the eyes of God.
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