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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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Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 4:18 · retained source text

But the path of the iust is as the shining light that shineth more and more vnto the perfect day.

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

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