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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8419 enlightenment
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
8000 The life of the believer
8400 The tasks of the believer
8419 enlightenment
8419 enlightenment
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
Ps 43:3; Mic 7:8-9; Jn 8:12; Eph 1:18 See also 2Sa 22:29; Ezr 9:8; Job 29:2-3; Ps 18:28; Ps 36:10; Ps 97:11; Isa 9:2; Isa 42:6,16; Isa 49:6; Isa 60:1; Da 2:22; Lk 2:32; Jn 1:9; Jn 9:5; Jn 12:46; Ac 13:47; Ac 26:18,23; 2Co 4:6; Heb 6:4; Heb 10:32; 1Pe 2:9
Enlightenment through the word of God
Ps 119:130 See also Ps 19:8; Pr 6:23; Isa 51:4; 2Pe 1:19
God needs no enlightenment
See also
| 1441 | revelation, necessity |
| 4811 | darkness, symbol of sin |
| 4835 | light, spiritual |
| 5026 | knowledge |
| 8281 | insight |
| 8355 | understanding |
| 8361 | wisdom |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
