Topical Encyclopedia
Definition and Usage: The term "lit" is not found in the Bible as a standalone word but is often used in modern language to describe something that is illuminated or set on fire. In a biblical context, the concept of light and illumination is significant, symbolizing God's presence, truth, and guidance.
Biblical Significance: Light is a central theme throughout the Scriptures, representing God's holiness, purity, and revelation. From the very beginning, light is introduced as a fundamental element of creation. In
Genesis 1:3-4 , "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness." This passage underscores the divine authority and the goodness of light as part of God's creation.
Symbolism of Light: Light is frequently used as a metaphor for God's truth and righteousness. In
Psalm 119:105 , the psalmist declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Here, light symbolizes the guidance and wisdom provided by God's Word, illuminating the path of the faithful.
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is identified as the "light of the world." In
John 8:12 , Jesus proclaims, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life." This statement emphasizes Jesus as the source of spiritual illumination and salvation, offering guidance and hope to those who believe in Him.
Light in Christian Living: Believers are called to reflect the light of Christ in their lives. In
Matthew 5:14-16 , Jesus instructs His followers, "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Christians are encouraged to live in a way that visibly demonstrates the transformative power of the Gospel, drawing others to God.
Eschatological Light: The theme of light also extends to eschatological promises. In
Revelation 21:23 , the New Jerusalem is described: "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp." This vision of the eternal city highlights the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence as the everlasting light for His people.
Conclusion: While the term "lit" itself is not directly used in the Bible, the concept of light is deeply woven into the fabric of biblical theology, symbolizing God's presence, truth, and the call for believers to live as reflections of Christ's light in the world.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. p.) of Light.
2. (p. p.) of Light.
3. (n.) A form of the imp. & p. p. of Light.
Greek
1531. eisporeuomai -- lit. or fig. to enter ... 1530, 1531. eisporeuomai. 1532 .
lit. or fig. to enter.
... intervene. Word
Origin from eis and poreuomai Definition
lit. or fig. to
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1531.htm - 7k1504. eikon -- an image, ie lit. statue, fig. representation
... 1503, 1504. eikon. 1505 . an image, ie lit. statue, fig. representation. ... 21).
Word Origin from eiko Definition an image, ie lit. statue, fig. ...
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1533. eisphero -- lit. or fig. to carry inward
... 1532, 1533. eisphero. 1534 . lit. or fig. to carry ... announce. 1533 = (321).
Word Origin from eis and phero Definition lit. or fig. to ...
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1325. didomi -- to give (in various senses lit. or fig.)
... 1324, 1325. didomi. 1326 . to give (in various senses lit. ... Word Origin redupl.
from the root do- Definition to give (in various senses lit. ...
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2545. kaio -- to kindle, burn
... burn. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kaio Phonetic Spelling: (kah'-yo) Short
Definition: I ignite, light, burn Definition: I ignite, light, burn, lit. ...
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2647. kataluo -- to destroy, overthrow
... Verb Transliteration: kataluo Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-oo'-o) Short Definition:
I break up, overthrow, unharness, find a lodging Definition: (lit: I loosen ...
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2204. zeo -- to boil, be hot
... to boil, be hot. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zeo Phonetic Spelling:
(dzeh'-o) Short Definition: I burn in spirit Definition: (lit: I boil, am boiling ...
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185. akeraios -- unmixed, pure
... Adjective Transliteration: akeraios Phonetic Spelling: (ak-er'-ah-yos) Short Definition:
simple, unsophisticated, innocent Definition: (lit: unmixed) simple ...
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1828. exelko -- to draw out or away
... to draw out or away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exelko Phonetic Spelling:
(ex-el'-ko) Short Definition: I entice Definition: (lit: I draw out of the ...
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916. bareo -- to weigh down
... down. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: bareo Phonetic Spelling: (bar-eh'-o)
Short Definition: I weight, load, burden Definition: I weight, load, burden, lit ...
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Strong's Hebrew
215. or -- to be or become light... 1), gave light (1), give (1), give light (5), given us light (1), gives light (2),
illumine (1), illumines (1), kindle (1), light (5),
lit (2), make a fire (1
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But Why do I Laugh at the Sickles and Tridents which have Been ...
... [4672]. Footnotes: [4658] Lit., "are.". [4659] Lit., "with strife of skills.".
[4660] ms. ... est. [4666] Lit., "with exertion of immense strength.". [4667] ms. ...
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And So Unmindful and Forgetful of what the Substance and Origin of ...
... [4707]. Footnotes: [4691] Lit., "a rational animal.". [4692] Lit., "with deceit
of vain credulity." The edd. ... [4694] Lit., "resolved into members.". ...
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There are Some, Besides, who Assert that those who from Being Men ...
... [4047] Lit., "the very skilful.". [4048] Lit., "if the number nine bring on the
name of," etc. [4049] Lit., "gives another's might and power to gods presiding." ...
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What, Then, Shall we Say? that Gods Beget and are Begotten? and ...
... Footnotes: [3948] Lit., "that gods are born.". [3949] Lit, "recurring," "arising
again.". [3950] Lit., "make trial of themselves by these laws of sex.". ...
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The Sinister Deities Preside Over the Regions on the Left Hand ...
... [4099] Lit., "the parts.". [4100] Lit., "it cannot be brought into any light of
general understanding by you.". [4101] Lit., "convexity.". [4102] Lit., "be of." ...
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But, to Say the Same Things Again and Again...
... Footnotes: [3725] Lit., "again and more frequently.". [3726] Lit., "the salvation
of.". [3727] Lit., "height of.". [3728] Lit., "things ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/46 but to say the.htm
But Perhaps, Some one Will Urge, the Ruler of the World Sent ...
... quem--"whom it shows the greatest rashness to speak of.". [3670] Lit., "goddesses.". ...
LB. reads metari??--"a limiting by boundaries.". [3672] Lit., "motions.". ...
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Perniciousness of Idleness; Warning against the Empty Longing to ...
... [408]. Footnotes: [385] Lit. "profit and righteousness.". [386] Lit. "go about and
wander.". [387] 1 Timothy 5:13. [388] Lit, "in their barefacedness.". ...
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And Whence, Finally, do You Know Whether all These Images which ...
... [4625] Lit., "with vicarious substitution for." [A very pertinent question as to
the images worshipped in Rome to this day. ... [4627] Lit., "boy's age.". ...
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But You Will Perhaps Say that the Gods do not Trouble Themselves ...
... Footnotes: [4728] Lit., "punishment of violated religion.". ... [4730] Lit., "of ancient
sanctity and religion.". [4731] Lit., "imagination of empty lust.". ...
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Thesaurus
Lit (10 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Lit (10 Occurrences).
... Luke 22:55 And they having
lit a
fire in the midst of the court and sat down together, Peter sat among them.
.../l/lit.htm - 9kInstead (139 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:16 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it
under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light ...
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Sub-apostolic
...lit'-er-a-tur, sub-ap-os-tol'-ik (Christian): I. EPISTLE OF CLEMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS
1. Authorship and Date 2. Occasion and Contents 3. Apologetic Testimony 4 ...
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Subapostolic
...lit'-er-a-tur, sub-ap-os-tol'-ik (Christian): I. EPISTLE OF CLEMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS
1. Authorship and Date 2. Occasion and Contents 3. Apologetic Testimony 4 ...
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Puts (197 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:16 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it
under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light ...
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Lamps (45 Occurrences)
... lamps. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Exodus 40:25 He
lit the lamps before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses. (WEB ...
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Lightning (49 Occurrences)
... LIGHTNING. lit'-ning (baraq, chaziz; astrape): Lightning is caused by the discharge
of electricity between clouds or between clouds and the earth. ...
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Lamp (45 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:16 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it
under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light ...
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Stand (542 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:16 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it
under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light ...
/s/stand.htm - 39k
Dictionaries
... Jackson, Samuel Macauley. Concise Dictionary of Religious Knowledge and Gazetteer.
New York: Christian Lit. ... A Religious Encyclopedia. New York: Christian Lit. ...
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