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shining

Meaning of “shining”

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.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
11 occurrences11 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 23:4

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Luke 11:36
If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 11:36 · retained source text

If thy whole body therefore be full of light, hauing no part darke, the whole shalbe full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doeth giue thee light.

Luke 24:4
And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
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1611 witness · Luke 24:4 · retained source text

And it came to passe, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.

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Historical definitions

Emitting light; beaming; gleaming. Illustrious; distinguished; conspicuous. Bright; splendid; radiant.

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