Definition and Significance:
Lighting in the Bible often symbolizes the presence, guidance, and revelation of God. It is both a literal and metaphorical element, representing divine illumination, truth, and the dispelling of darkness. Lighting is frequently associated with God's glory and power, as well as His ability to guide and protect His people.

Biblical References:

1. Creation and Divine Order:
The concept of lighting begins with creation. In Genesis 1:3-4 , God commands, "Let there be light," and light is created, separating day from night. This act of creation establishes light as a fundamental aspect of God's order and sovereignty over chaos and darkness.

2. Theophany and Divine Presence:
Lighting is often associated with theophanies, where God reveals Himself to humanity. In Exodus 13:21 , God leads the Israelites through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by night, providing both light and guidance. Similarly, in Exodus 19:16-18, Mount Sinai is enveloped in smoke and lightning as God descends upon it, signifying His powerful presence.

3. Symbol of God's Word and Wisdom:
Lighting is a metaphor for God's Word and wisdom. Psalm 119:105 states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," illustrating how Scripture provides guidance and clarity in a believer's life. Proverbs 6:23 also highlights this, saying, "For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life."

4. Jesus as the Light of the World:
In the New Testament, Jesus is identified as the light of the world. John 8:12 records Jesus saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life." This declaration emphasizes Jesus' role in bringing spiritual illumination and salvation to humanity.

5. Believers as Light Bearers:
Christians are called to reflect the light of Christ in the world. In Matthew 5:14-16 , Jesus tells His followers, "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." Believers are encouraged to let their light shine before others, demonstrating good deeds that glorify God.

6. Eschatological Light:
Lighting also has eschatological significance, representing the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. Revelation 21:23 describes the New Jerusalem, stating, "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." This imagery underscores the eternal presence and glory of God in the new creation.

Theological Implications:
Lighting in the Bible underscores the contrast between light and darkness, good and evil, truth and falsehood. It serves as a reminder of God's holiness, His revelation to humanity, and the transformative power of His presence. Lighting is a recurring theme that calls believers to live in the light of God's truth and to be conduits of His light in a darkened world.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Light.

2. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Light.

3. (n.) A name sometimes applied to the process of annealing metals.

200. akris -- a locust
... locust. Apparently from the same as akron; a locust (as pointed, or as lighting
on the top of vegetation) -- locust. see GREEK akron. (akridas) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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2064. erchomai -- to come, go
... 1), came (225), come (222), comes (64), coming (87), entered (2), expected (3),
fall (2), falls (1), give (1), go (1), going (2), grown (1), lighting (1), next ...
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681. hapto -- to fasten to, lay hold of
... root haph- Definition to fasten to, lay hold of NASB Word Usage clinging (1), handle
(1), kindled (1), light (1), lighting (2), touch (13), touched (19 ...
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2013. epitugchano -- to light upon, ie to obtain
... 2013 (from 1909 , "suitably ," which intensifies 5177, "hit a mark, reach a point") --
properly, by "lighting upon" (falling in line with), happening upon; to ...
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5183. Nachath -- quietness, rest
... Nachath. 5183a . quietness, rest. Transliteration: Nachath Phonetic Spelling:
(nakh'-ath) Short Definition: down. lighting down, quietness, to rest, be set on ...
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3974. maor -- a luminary
... Word Origin from or Definition a luminary NASB Word Usage bright (1), light
(12), lighting (2), lights (3), shining (1). bright, light. ...
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Hymn for the Lighting of the Lamps
... V. HYMN FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE LAMPS. Blest Lord, Creator of the glowing
light, At Whose behest the hours successive move, The sun ...
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The Prophet of Fire
... Let us take two oxen; let them choose one ox for themselves and cut it in pieces
and lay it on the wood, without lighting any fire, and I will dress the other ...
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Excursus on the Choir Offices of the Early Church.
... Easter Even. Of the twilight service we have a most exquisite remains
in the hymn to be sung at the lighting of the lamps. This ...
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A Burning and Shining Lamp.
... shine with his light and to burn with his fire. What is the process of lighting?
The wick of the candle is simply brought into contact ...
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Appendix xvii. The Ordinances and Law of the Sabbath as Laid Down ...
... It being assumed that the lighting of the Sabbath lamp was a law given to Moses
on Mount Sinai, the Mishnah proceeds, in the second chapter of the tractate on ...
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Lamps and Bushels
... The act of lighting implies the purpose of illumination, and, with everybody who
acts logically, its sequel is to put the lamp on a stand, where it may be ...
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The Dialogue against the Luciferians.
... To be brief, the dispute was not settled when night interrupted the debate, and
the lighting of the street-lamps gave the signal for the assembly to disperse. ...
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Man's Responsibility for his Acts.
... Others in the western world for very different reasons regard the same act as wrong.
Is the lighting or smoking of a cigar a sin for these classes? ...
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Chapter Iii Precious Answers to Prayer
... large rooms with gas, except we had many stoves, which we could not introduce, as
we had not a sufficient quantity of gas to spare from our lighting apparatus. ...
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The Right to the Ordinary Safeguards of Good Health
... please!" we both replied, already feeling in anticipation that cold water on our
hot faces; but Mrs. Wong, conscience-smitten, was already lighting the fire. ...
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Lighting (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Lighting (9 Occurrences). ... Exodus 40:25 Lighting the lights
before the Lord, as the Lord had given him orders. (BBE). ...
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Oil (281 Occurrences)
... 6. (5) As an Illuminant. Olive oil until recent years was universally used
for lighting purposes (see LAMP). In Palestine are many ...
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Canaan (102 Occurrences)
... In the Israelite strata the food-bowl and lamp for lighting the dead in the other
world are retained, but all trace of human sacrifice is gone. ...
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Lightly (31 Occurrences)

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Canaanites (63 Occurrences)
... In the Israelite strata the food-bowl and lamp for lighting the dead in the other
world are retained, but all trace of human sacrifice is gone. ...
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Laugh (23 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles
of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face ...
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Lighteth (6 Occurrences)

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Firstfruits (37 Occurrences)
... to Mishna, `Orlah i.10, even the shells of nuts and pomegranates could not be used
during the first three years as coloring matter or for the lighting of fires ...
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Furious (28 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 30:30 And Jehovah will cause his glorious voice to be heard, and will show
the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and the ...
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Foreship (2 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:41 But lighting upon a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground;
and the foreship struck and remained unmoveable, but the stern began to ...
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