Introduction:
The term "Gloweth" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, the concept of glowing or radiance is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, often symbolizing the presence, glory, and holiness of God. This entry explores the biblical significance of radiance and its theological implications.

Biblical Context and Symbolism:
In the Bible, light and radiance are frequently associated with God's presence and divine revelation. The Hebrew word "נֹגַהּ" (nogah), often translated as "brightness" or "radiance," is used to describe the glory of God. For instance, in Ezekiel 1:28 , the prophet describes a vision of God's glory: "Like the appearance of the rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around Him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD."

Theophanies and Divine Encounters:
Radiance is a common feature in theophanies, where God reveals Himself to humans. In Exodus 34:29-35 , Moses' face glows after speaking with God on Mount Sinai, reflecting the divine glory he encountered: "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."

Christ as the Light of the World:
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is depicted as the ultimate embodiment of divine light. John 8:12 records Jesus' declaration: "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 underscores the belief that Christ's presence brings spiritual illumination and guidance.

Eschatological Radiance:
The theme of divine radiance extends into eschatological visions, where the future glory of God is anticipated. Revelation 21:23 describes the New Jerusalem: "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God illuminates it, and the Lamb is its lamp." This imagery emphasizes the eternal and all-encompassing presence of God's glory in the new creation.

Spiritual Implications for Believers:
Believers are called to reflect God's light in their lives. Matthew 5:14-16 encourages Christians to be "the light of the world," shining before others through good deeds that glorify God. This call to radiance is a reminder of the transformative power of God's presence in the life of a believer.

Conclusion:
While "Gloweth" as a term is not found in the Bible, the concept of divine radiance permeates Scripture, symbolizing God's holiness, presence, and the transformative power of His light in the world. Through various biblical narratives and teachings, believers are invited to experience and reflect this divine glow in their spiritual journey.

The Second Touch
... O'er the sea". And upwards through the heavens where His City. Burneth, gloweth
with the light. Of the glory of the gems that He has gathered. ...
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Come, My Soul, Awake, 'tis Morning,
... Who submits him to His grace,. Finds that earth no sunshine knoweth. Such as gloweth.
O'er his pathway all his days. Wakenest thou again to sorrow,. Oh! ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/iii come my soul awake.htm

Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Know Ye Not, that So Many of us as ...
... Well for him who nothing knoweth. But his God, whose boundless love. Makes
the heart wherein it gloweth,. Calm and pure as saints above! ...
/.../winkworth/lyra germanica the christian year/sixth sunday after trinity know.htm

"Will You Affirm that to be False, which with a Strong Voice Truth ...
... to change, whence it would wax dark, and chill, but that by a strong affection cleaving
unto Thee, like perpetual noon, it shineth and gloweth from Thee. ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xv will you affirm.htm

He Argues against Adversaries Concerning the Heaven of Heavens.
... is there in it that mutability itself whence it would become dark and cold, but
that, clinging unto Thee with sublime love, it shineth and gloweth from Thee ...
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Gloweth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Gloweth (1 Occurrence). Lamentations 5:10 Our skin gloweth
like an oven, because of the burning heat of the famine. (DBY). ...
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Glow (3 Occurrences)

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Glowing (14 Occurrences)

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