The concept of "shines" in the Bible often relates to the manifestation of God's glory, the righteousness of His people, and the illumination of truth and wisdom. The imagery of light and shining is frequently used to convey divine presence, guidance, and the transformative power of God's work in the world.

Divine Glory and Presence

The Bible frequently uses the imagery of shining to describe the glory and presence of God. In the Old Testament, the glory of the Lord is often depicted as a radiant light. For instance, when Moses descended from Mount Sinai after speaking with God, his face shone with the glory of the Lord, so much so that he had to cover it with a veil (Exodus 34:29-35). This shining was a direct result of being in God's presence, symbolizing the holiness and majesty of God.

In the New Testament, the transfiguration of Jesus is a pivotal moment where His divine nature is revealed through a radiant transformation. "There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light" (Matthew 17:2). This event underscores the divine identity of Christ and His fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.

Righteousness and Witness

The concept of shining is also applied to the lives of believers, who are called to reflect God's light in a dark world. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructs His followers, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:16). Here, shining is associated with living a life of righteousness and good works, serving as a testimony to God's transformative power.

The Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in his epistles, encouraging believers to "shine as lights in the world" (Philippians 2:15). This call to shine is a call to live blamelessly and purely, standing out in a world that is often characterized by moral and spiritual darkness.

Illumination of Truth and Wisdom

Shining is also a metaphor for the illumination of truth and wisdom. The psalmist declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105), emphasizing the guiding and enlightening power of God's Word. The Scriptures are portrayed as a source of divine wisdom that shines light on the path of life, providing direction and understanding.

In the prophetic literature, the coming of the Messiah is often associated with light and shining. Isaiah prophesies, "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you" (Isaiah 60:1). This passage anticipates the coming of Christ, who is the Light of the World, bringing salvation and hope to all nations.

Eschatological Hope

The imagery of shining also extends to eschatological hope, where the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom is depicted as a place of eternal light. In the book of Revelation, the New Jerusalem is described as having "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). This vision of the future underscores the complete and everlasting presence of God, where His glory illuminates all of creation.

Throughout the Bible, the concept of shining serves as a powerful symbol of God's presence, the righteousness of His people, and the hope of eternal life in His glorious kingdom.5316. phaino -- to bring to light, to cause to appear
... Word Usage appear (5), appeared (7), appears (1), became evident (1), become (1),
flashes (1), noticed (2), seem (1), seen (2), shine (3), shines (1), shining ...
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2989. lampo -- to shine
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to shine NASB Word Usage gives light
(1), shine (2), shines (1), shone (3). give light, shine. ...
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3313. yapha -- to shine out or forth, to send out beams, cause to ...
... root Definition to shine out or forth, to send out beams, cause to shine NASB Word
Usage look favorably (1), shine (2), shine forth (2), shines (1), shone ...
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215. or -- to be or become light
... 2), illumine (1), illumines (1), kindle (1), light (5), lit (2), make a fire (1),
make shine (1), resplendent (1), shed light (1), shine (9), shines (1), shone ...
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The Judges Said: we Know that a Light Shines through the Whole ...
... 22 The judges said: We know that a light shines through the whole house?
The judges said: We know that a light shines through ...
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How God Also is Light, but in a Different Way; and How Life came ...
... Another student, however, looking into the matter more closely and with a sounder
judgment, will say that the light which shines in darkness and is not ...
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On the Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist
... How man must prepare himself and hold himself in readiness to bear witness to the
true Divine Light which shines into his heart, in the lowest and highest ...
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From the First Book.
... since light is always in existence, it is manifest that its brightness also exists,
because light is perceived to exist from the fact that it shines, and it is ...
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"Shine Inside"
... Or their faces are like a mirror that shines brightly only when there is sunlight
or some other light falling upon it. The mirror only shines outside. ...
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How the First Coming Has Four Degrees
... [43] So likewise Christ, the eternal Sun, beams and shines, dwelling above the summit
of the spirit; and enlightens and enkindles the lowest part of man, namely ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter viii how the first.htm

At the Dedication of a Church
... The sun obscures the light of all the stars in heaven when it is shining most brightly;
and so, when the Divine Light shines into the depths of the soul, it ...
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The Word Made Flesh.
... The sun shines in the heavens, but bats and owls that hate the light hide from his
rays. ... Christ shines by his own light; John shone by Christ's light. ...
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The vineyards
... And still the Sun of Glory shines down, and the sweet, and glad, and pleasant fruit
is drawn forth from the branches, and is fair to see, and fragrant, so that ...
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'The Heavenly vision'
... I. Note, then, first, that this heavenly vision shines for us too. ... It shines above
us like the stars, but, unlike them, it shines to be the guide of our lives. ...
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Shines (15 Occurrences)
...Shines (15 Occurrences). ... (WEB DBY). Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning goes forth
from the east and shines to the west, so shall be the coming of the Son of man. ...
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Shine (62 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit
brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by ...
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Lamp (45 Occurrences)
... The words on this read Phos ku(riou) pheni pasin kale,"The light of the Lord shines
to all (beautifully?)." Others read, "The Lord is my light"; "beautiful ...
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Shined (9 Occurrences)

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Shineth (13 Occurrences)

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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... As long as our mind still shines (is active).... we are not possessed (by God)....
but.... when the divine light shines, the human light sets..... ...
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Darkness (177 Occurrences)
... hour. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). John 1:5 The light shines
in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome it. (WEB ...
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Understood (63 Occurrences)
... parable against them. (See NAS). John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness hasn't overcome it. (See NIV). John 8 ...
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Out (29154 Occurrences)
... of figurative; hence, not in concealment, constraint, etc., in, or into, a state
of freedom, openness, disclosure, publicity, etc.; as, the sun shines out; he ...
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Opposite (137 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Luke 17:24 For just as the lightning, when it flashes, shines from one part
of the horizon to the opposite part, so will the Son of Man be on His day. ...
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