Dictionary of Bible Themes
Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 4800 Natural and supernatural phenomena » 4833 light » 4835 light, spiritual
Light is often used in Scripture as a symbol of the presence of God in the world. It is often especially associated with the word of God, the salvation brought about by God, or the person of Jesus Christ.
Light as a symbol of God
God's purity
1 John 1:5
See also
Job 25:4-6;
Isaiah 5:20;
1 John 1:7
God's glory
Revelation 21:23
See also
Psalm 76:4; Psalm 84:11;
Isaiah 60:19-20;
Habakkuk 3:4;
1 Timothy 6:15-16
God's knowledge
Psalm 90:8; Psalm 139:11-12;
Daniel 2:22;
1 Corinthians 4:5
God's unchangeability
James 1:17
God's vengeance
See also
Psalm 94:1;
Isaiah 10:17
Satan as an imitator of light
2 Corinthians 11:14
Light as a symbol of God's favour towards his people
Ezra 9:8
See also
Numbers 6:25;
Job 3:20; Job 29:2-3;
Psalm 4:6; Psalm 31:16; Psalm 44:3; Psalm 67:1; Psalm 80:3,7;
Micah 7:8-9;
Revelation 22:5
Light as a symbol of God's word
As perceived by believers
Psalm 119:105
See also
Psalm 19:8; Psalm 119:130;
2 Peter 1:19
As perceived by unbelievers
John 3:20
See also
Job 24:13-17;
John 1:5
Light as a symbol of salvation
1 Peter 2:9
See also
Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 51:4;
Acts 26:23;
Ephesians 5:14;
Colossians 1:12;
1 John 2:8
Light as a symbol of Jesus Christ
Foretold in the OT
Numbers 24:17
See also
Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 42:6-7; Isaiah 49:6; Isaiah 53:11;
Malachi 4:2
Revealed in the NT
John 8:12
See also
Matthew 4:16; Matthew 17:2;
Luke 1:78-79; Luke 2:32;
John 1:4-9; John 9:5; John 12:35-36,46;
Acts 13:47;
2 Corinthians 4:6;
Hebrews 1:3;
Revelation 1:16; Revelation 22:16
See also
1020 God, all-knowing
1025 God, anger of
1035 God, faithfulness
1045 God, glory of
1065 God, holiness of
1130 God, sovereignty
2206 Jesus, the Christ
5149 eyes
6510 salvation
8419 enlightenment
