Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8419 enlightenment
The illumination of the mind, especially by the word of God, leading to delight and increased pleasure in God.
Enlightenment as God-given understanding and insight
Psalm 43:3; Micah 7:8-9; John 8:12; Ephesians 1:18 See also 2 Samuel 22:29; Ezra 9:8; Job 29:2-3; Psalm 18:28; Psalm 36:10; Psalm 97:11; Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 42:6,16; Isaiah 49:6; Isaiah 60:1; Daniel 2:22; Luke 2:32; John 1:9; John 9:5; John 12:46; Acts 13:47; Acts 26:18,23; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Hebrews 6:4; Hebrews 10:32; 1 Peter 2:9
Enlightenment through the word of God
Psalm 119:130 See also Psalm 19:8; Proverbs 6:23; Isaiah 51:4; 2 Peter 1:19
God needs no enlightenment
Isaiah 40:14
See also
1441 revelation, necessity 4811 darkness, symbol of sin 4835 light, spiritual 5026 knowledge 8281 insight 8355 understanding 8361 wisdom
