In the context of biblical literature, "light-supports" can be understood as the various means and instruments through which light is manifested, sustained, or symbolized in the Scriptures. Light, both literal and metaphorical, holds significant theological and symbolic importance throughout the Bible, representing divine presence, truth, guidance, and purity.

Creation and Natural Light:

The concept of light-supports begins with the creation narrative in Genesis. On the first day, God commands, "Let there be light," and light is created, separating day from night (Genesis 1:3-5). This divine act establishes light as a fundamental element of creation, supported by the celestial bodies created on the fourth day: "God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars" (Genesis 1:16). These heavenly bodies serve as natural light-supports, sustaining the cycle of day and night and marking seasons and times.

The Tabernacle and Temple:

In the construction of the Tabernacle, God commands the making of a lampstand, or menorah, as a light-support within the Holy Place. "You are to make a lampstand of pure gold... Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it" (Exodus 25:31, 37). This lampstand symbolizes God's eternal presence and guidance among His people. Similarly, in Solomon's Temple, ten lampstands were crafted to provide light, signifying the divine presence and the illumination of God's truth (1 Kings 7:49).

Prophetic and Messianic Imagery:

Prophets often use light as a metaphor for divine revelation and salvation. Isaiah proclaims, "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned" (Isaiah 9:2). This prophecy is fulfilled in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus Christ, who declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). Christ Himself becomes the ultimate light-support, embodying the truth and life that dispels spiritual darkness.

Christian Life and Witness:

Believers are called to be light-supports in the world, reflecting the light of Christ. Jesus instructs His followers, "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden" (Matthew 5:14). Christians are to let their light shine before others, demonstrating good works that glorify God (Matthew 5:16). The Apostle Paul echoes this calling, urging believers to "shine like stars in the universe" as they hold firmly to the word of life (Philippians 2:15-16).

Eschatological Fulfillment:

The theme of light culminates in the eschatological vision of the New Jerusalem, where God Himself is the eternal light-support. "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp" (Revelation 21:23). In this ultimate fulfillment, the presence of God and the Lamb provide unending illumination, signifying the complete and eternal reign of divine truth and righteousness.Light-supports (1 Occurrence)

1 Chronicles 28:15
And gold by weight for the light-supports and the vessels for the lights, the weight of gold needed for every support and every vessel for lights; and for the silver light-supports, the weight of silver needed for every support and for the different vessels as every one was to be used;
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