KJV dictionary & concordance
Present-participial or verbal-noun form of shine, meaning to emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor. To give light, real or figurative.
Definition sources
First occurrence: 2 Samuel 23:4
Complete exact-word concordance
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to reioyce in his light.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Emitting light; beaming; gleaming. Illustrious; distinguished; conspicuous. Bright; splendid; radiant.
