Definition and Usage in Scripture:
The concept of "shadowing" in the Bible often symbolizes protection, refuge, and the presence of God. It is a metaphorical term used to describe the divine shelter and guidance provided by God to His people. The imagery of a shadow is employed to convey the idea of safety and comfort under God's care.

Biblical References:

1. Divine Protection:
· Psalm 91:1 : "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." This verse highlights the protective aspect of God's shadow, suggesting that those who seek refuge in Him will find safety and security.
· Isaiah 25:4 : "For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat." Here, the shadow is depicted as a place of relief and protection from life's adversities.

2. Guidance and Presence:
· Psalm 23:4 : "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." The "shadow of death" represents the darkest and most perilous times, yet the presence of God provides guidance and comfort.
· Isaiah 49:2 : "He made my mouth like a sharp sword; He hid me in the shadow of His hand. He made me a polished arrow; He concealed me in His quiver." This verse illustrates God's protective and preparatory role in the life of His servant, using the shadow as a metaphor for divine concealment and readiness.

3. Symbol of Transience:
· Ecclesiastes 6:12 : "For who knows what is good for a man during his few days of life, which he passes like a shadow? Who can tell him what will happen under the sun after he is gone?" The shadow here symbolizes the fleeting nature of human life, emphasizing its brevity and uncertainty.

4. Judgment and Consequence:
· Job 8:9 : "For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow." This verse reflects on the ephemeral nature of human existence and the limited understanding of mankind in the face of divine judgment and wisdom.

Theological Implications:
In the biblical context, shadowing serves as a powerful metaphor for God's omnipresence and His role as a protector and guide. It reassures believers of His constant care and the promise of safety under His wings. The shadow also serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life, urging individuals to seek eternal refuge in God. The duality of shadow as both a protective and transient symbol underscores the complexity of the human experience in relation to the divine.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shadow.

2. (n.) Shade, or gradation of light and color; shading.

3. (n.) A faint representation; an adumbration.

SHADE; SHADOW; SHADOWING

shad, shad'-o, shad'-o-ing (tsel; skia): A shadow is any obscuration of the light and heat with the form of the intervening object, obscurely projected, constantly changing and passing away. "Shadow" is used literally of a roof (Genesis 19:8), of mountains (Judges 9:36), of trees (Judges 9:15, etc.), of wings (Psalm 17:8, etc.), of a cloud (Isaiah 25:5), of a great rock (Isaiah 32:2), of a man (Peter, Acts 5:15), of the shadow on the dial (2 Kings 20:9, etc.), of Jonah's gourd (Jonah 4:5 f). It is used also figuratively

(1) of shelter and protection (of man, Genesis 19:8 Songs 2:3 Isaiah 16:3, etc.; of God, Psalm 36:7; Psalm 91:1 Isaiah 4:6, etc.);

(2) of anything fleeting or transient, as of the days of man's life on earth (1 Chronicles 29:15 Job 8:9 Psalm 109:23);

(3) with the idea of obscurity or imperfection (in Hebrews 8:5; Hebrews 10:1, of the Law; compare Colossians 2:17);

(4) of darkness, gloom; see SHADOW OF DEATH.

In James 1:17, we have in the King James Version, "the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning" (aposkiasma); the Revised Version (British and American) "shadow that is cast by turning"; the reference is to the unchangeableness of God as contrasted with the changes of the heavenly bodies. the Revised Version (British and American) has "of the rustling of wings" for "shadowing with wings" in Isaiah 18:1; the American Standard Revised Version has "shade" for "shadow" in various places (Judges 9:15 Job 40:22 Isaiah 4:6, etc.). In Job 40:21, 22, for "shady trees" the Revised Version (British and American) has "lotus-trees."

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6751. tsalal -- to be or grow dark
... dark. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to be or grow dark NASB Word Usage
grew dark (1), shade (1). begin to be dark, shadowing. A ...
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6767. tslatsal -- whirring, buzzing
... tslatsal. 6767a . whirring, buzzing. Transliteration: tslatsal Phonetic Spelling:
(tsel-aw-tsal') Short Definition: cymbal. cymbal, locust, shadowing, spear ...
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Hebrews ix. 5-Jan
... was the golden pot that had [3029] manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables
of the covenant: and over it the Cherubim of glory, shadowing the Mercy ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xv hebrews ix 5-jan.htm

Psalm LV.
... "For they have brought down upon me iniquity, and in anger they were shadowing me."
Ye have heard of waves and winds: one as it were humbled they were insulting ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lv.htm

Ten Reasons Demonstrating the Commandment of the Sabbath to be ...
... in his innocency: whilst holding his happiness, not by faith in Christ's merits,
but by obedience to God's law, he needed no ceremony shadowing the redemption ...
/.../bayly/the practice of piety/ten reasons demonstrating the commandment.htm

Under his Shadow.
... Surely that hand must be the pierced hand, that may oftentimes press us sorely,
and yet evermore encircling, upholding, and shadowing.". ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/till he come/under his shadow.htm

ii.
... unbegotten Adam being the type and resemblance of God the Father Almighty, who is
uncaused, and the cause of all; his begotten son [3187] shadowing forth the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/methodius/the writings of methodius fragments/ii.htm

Eighth Day. Holiness and Indwelling.
... people to build Him a holy place, God distinctly said that it was that He might
dwell among them: the dwelling in the house was to be the shadowing forth of ...
/.../murray/holy in christ/eighth day holiness and indwelling.htm

Scenes Favourable to Meditation
... Scenes Favourable to Meditation. Wilds horrid and dark with o'er shadowing
trees, Rocks that ivy and briers infold,. Scenes nature ...
/.../scenes favourable to meditation.htm

The victory of the Lamb
... the clod,. To join the chosen people in the palaces of God". There sounds
no cry of battle amidst the shadowing palms,. But the mighty ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/the victory of the lamb.htm

The Lamb of God
... TSM. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899. Lamb, Thy white-robed people feeding. 'Neath
the shadowing wings". Lamb, Thy weary, thirsty leading,. To the living springs. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/the lamb of god.htm

The Brazen Serpent
... is the second of the instances in this Gospel in which our Lord lays His hand upon
an institution or incident of the Old Testament, as shadowing forth some ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the brazen serpent.htm

Shadowing (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A faint representation; an adumbration. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
SHADE; SHADOW; SHADOWING. ... Multi-Version Concordance Shadowing (3 Occurrences). ...
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Shadow (72 Occurrences)
... manner; as, a detective shadows a criminal. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
SHADE; SHADOW; SHADOWING. shad, shad'-o, shad'-o-ing (tsel ...
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Shade (67 Occurrences)
... 15. (vt) To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHADE; SHADOW; SHADOWING. ...
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Shadows (11 Occurrences)

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Mercyseat (1 Occurrence)
... Mercyseat (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 9:5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing
the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. (KJV). ...
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Particularly (4 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Hebrews 9:5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat;
of which we cannot now speak particularly. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Ha (8 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Isaiah 18:1 Woe to the land shadowing with wings,
which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia: (Root in KJV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Circumcision (98 Occurrences)
... 11). Circumcision as a symbol shadowing forth sanctification by the Holy
Spirit has now given way to the symbol of baptism (qv). ...
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Cherubims (19 Occurrences)
... Cherubims (19 Occurrences). Hebrews 9:5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing
the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. (KJV). ...
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Amidst (13 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 31:3 Behold, Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon, with fair branches and a shadowing
shroud, and of a high stature: and his top was amidst the thick boughs. ...
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