Definition and Usage:
The term "glistening" refers to something that shines or sparkles with reflected light. In biblical contexts, it often describes the appearance of divine or heavenly beings, objects, or phenomena, conveying a sense of purity, holiness, and awe.

Biblical References:

1. Transfiguration of Jesus:
One of the most notable uses of "glistening" in the Bible is found in the account of the Transfiguration of Jesus. In Luke 9:29 , it is written, "As He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white." The glistening appearance of Jesus' clothes signifies His divine nature and the glory of God revealed to the disciples. This event underscores the divine approval of Jesus' mission and His identity as the Son of God.

2. Angelic Appearances:
The Bible often describes angels as having a glistening or shining appearance, emphasizing their heavenly origin and the glory of God they represent. In Daniel 10:6 , an angelic figure is described: "His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude." The glistening appearance of the angel serves to highlight the majesty and power of God's messengers.

3. Heavenly Visions:
In visions of heaven, glistening elements often appear to convey the splendor and holiness of the divine realm. In Ezekiel 1:4 , the prophet describes a vision of God's glory: "I looked, and I saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and a brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a glow like amber." The glistening light in this vision symbolizes the overwhelming presence and majesty of God.

Theological Significance:

The use of "glistening" in the Bible often serves to illustrate the transcendence and holiness of God and His messengers. It conveys a sense of divine purity and the otherworldly nature of heavenly beings and events. The glistening appearance of Jesus during the Transfiguration, for example, is a powerful testament to His divine nature and the glory of God made manifest on earth.

In a broader theological context, glistening imagery in the Bible invites believers to reflect on the holiness and majesty of God. It serves as a reminder of the divine light that guides and illuminates the path of the faithful, calling them to live in a manner that reflects the purity and righteousness of God.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Glisten.1823. exastrapto -- to flash or gleam like lightning, be radiant
... glistening. From ek and astrapto; to lighten forth, ie (figuratively) to be radiant
(of very white garments) -- glistening. see GREEK ek. see GREEK astrapto. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1823.htm - 6k6731. tsiyts -- perhaps wings
... Or tsits {tseets}; from tsuwts; properly, glistening, ie A burnished plate; also
a flower (as bright-colored); a wing (as gleaming in the air) -- blossom ...
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3422. yeraqraq -- greenish, pale green
... greenish. Word Origin from the same as yereq Definition greenish, pale green
NASB Word Usage glistening (1), greenish (2). yellowish. ...
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A vision of Jesus.
... John never flinched. And Peter had tears that caught the light from Jesus'
eyes, and reflected their glistening rays within. Those ...
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Thou Dost not Hide Thyself in Thy Bareness, O Pearl!
... Eden. [526]. 2. Very glistening are the pearls of Ethiopia, as it is written,
Who gave thee to Ethiopia [the land] of black men. [527 ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn iii thou dost not.htm

The Dove of God
... As His meek head rose, glistening from the waters of the baptism, there fluttered
down upon Him the gentle token of the manifest designation from the Heavens ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the dove of god.htm

Rom. xvi. 17, 18
... [1702] Or rather, if we hear him here, we shall certainly see him hereafter, if
not as standing near him, yet see him we certainly shall, glistening near the ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxxii rom xvi 17.htm

The Love of the Departing Christ
... to us. On no other page, even of the Bible, have so many eyes, glistening
with tears, looked and had the tears dried. The immortal ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the love of the departing.htm

Andromeda
... the weeds at her feet, and the foam-laced teeth of the ledges, Showing the maiden
her home through the veil of her locks, as they floated Glistening, damp with ...
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David the Shepherd Youth.
... the Hebron hills. It was a long ride, in hot autumn weather, along these
stony paths glistening in the Eastern sun. The watchers ...
/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/david the shepherd youth.htm

Elegance and Grace
... repeat, ought to be manly, noble, and modest; neither inclining to effeminate delicacy,
nor assuming a color indebted to paint, but glistening with health and ...
/.../kleiser/the training of a public speaker/elegance and grace.htm

A Message from God for Thee
... Read it with glistening eyes ye to whom it belongs""The punishment of thine iniquity
is accomplished, O daughter of Zion." In the case of the kingdom of Judah ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/a message from god for.htm

Who, Now, Should Know Better the Marrow of the Scriptures than the ...
... every conqueror the Spirit promises now the tree of life, and exemption from the
second death; now the hidden manna with the stone of glistening whiteness, and ...
/.../scorpiace antidote for the scorpions sting/chapter xii who now should.htm

Glistening (4 Occurrences)
...Glistening (4 Occurrences). Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly
white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. (WEB RSV). ...
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Glisten (1 Occurrence)
... vi) To sparkle or shine; especially, to shine with a mild, subdued, and fitful luster;
to emit a soft, scintillating light; to gleam; as, the glistening stars. ...
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Glistering (3 Occurrences)

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Oil (281 Occurrences)
... this with the Greek elaion, "oil," a neuter noun from elaia, "olive," the origin
of the English word "oil." yitshar, literally, "glistening," which occurs less ...
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Launderer (1 Occurrence)
... Launderer (1 Occurrence). Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white,
like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. (WEB NAS). ...
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Whiten (1 Occurrence)
... Whiten (1 Occurrence). Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white,
like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. ...
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Intensely (9 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow,
such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. (See RSV). ...
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Radiant (14 Occurrences)
... Radiant (14 Occurrences). Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white,
like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. (See NAS). ...
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Exceedingly (167 Occurrences)
... Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such
as no launderer on earth can whiten them. (WEB YLT NAS). ...
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Exceeding (101 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV). Mark 9:3 His clothing became glistening, exceedingly
white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them. ...
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