Read the Bible

KJV dictionary & concordance

shadow

Meaning of “shadow”

1. A darkened shape or shade cast by intercepted light. 2. Shelter or protection. 3. A fleeting trace or likeness. 4. A preliminary outline, type, or representation of a fuller reality.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references
73 occurrences71 verses23 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 19:8

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “shadow”

KJV PCE

Remembering a verse with different wording? Find a verse across the Bible →

Showing verses 11–14 of 14 · 15 word occurrences in this result

Job 28:3
He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 28:3 · retained source text

Hee setteth an ende to darkenesse, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkenesse and the shadow of death.

Job 34:22
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 34:22 · retained source text

There is no darkenes, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquitie may hide themselues.

Job 38:17
Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 38:17 · retained source text

Haue the gates of death bene opened vnto thee? or hast thou seene the doores of the shadow of death?

Job 40:22
The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 40:22 · retained source text

The shady trees couer him with their shaddow: the willowes of the brooke compasse him about.

Complete reference index — all 71 verses

Where “shadow” appears

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

Definition evidence

Study connections