The term "shiny" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of brightness, radiance, and shining is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. These terms often symbolize the glory of God, purity, holiness, and divine revelation. The imagery of light and shining is used to convey spiritual truths and the presence of God among His people.

Divine Glory and Presence

The shining glory of God is a central theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the glory of the Lord is often depicted as a radiant light. For instance, when Moses descended from Mount Sinai after speaking with God, his face shone with the glory of the Lord: "When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were afraid to approach him" (Exodus 34:30). This radiance was a physical manifestation of God's presence and holiness.

The prophet Ezekiel also describes a vision of God's glory, using imagery of brightness and shining: "And there was a radiance around Him. The appearance of the brilliant light all around was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD" (Ezekiel 1:27-28).

Jesus Christ as the Light

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is often associated with light and shining. He is described as the "light of the world" (John 8:12), signifying His role as the source of spiritual illumination and truth. The transfiguration of Jesus is a significant event where His divine nature is revealed through a radiant appearance: "There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light" (Matthew 17:2). This moment underscores His divine identity and the glory of God present in Him.

Believers Reflecting God's Light

Believers are called to reflect the light of Christ in their lives. The Apostle Paul exhorts Christians to "shine like stars in the universe" as they hold firmly to the word of life (Philippians 2:15-16). This metaphor emphasizes the role of Christians as bearers of God's truth and righteousness in a dark world.

The imagery of light and shining is also used to describe the transformation that occurs in believers through their relationship with Christ. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes, "And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit" . This transformation is a process of becoming more like Christ, reflecting His glory and holiness.

Eschatological Fulfillment

The theme of shining and radiance reaches its culmination in the eschatological vision of the New Jerusalem. In Revelation, the city is described as having "the glory of God, its radiance like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal" (Revelation 21:11). The presence of God illuminates the city, and there is no need for the sun or moon: "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" (Revelation 21:23). This imagery signifies the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people in eternal light and glory.(superl.) Bright; luminous; clear; unclouded.6245a. ashath -- to be smooth or shiny
... ashath. 6245b . to be smooth or shiny. Transliteration: ashath Short Definition:
sleek. ... root Definition to be smooth or shiny NASB Word Usage sleek (1). ...
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6245. ashath -- to be smooth or shiny
... 6244, 6245. ashath. 6245a . to be smooth or shiny. Transliteration: ashath
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-shath') Short Definition: shine. shine, think ...
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6668. tsaheb -- to gleam
... to gleam. Transliteration: tsaheb or tsahob Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-hab') Short
Definition: shiny. ... root Definition to gleam NASB Word Usage shiny (1). fine. ...
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Rome had Passed the Summits and Stood Looking into the Dark Valley ...
... the Palatine. One might have seen him there any day"a rather delicate
figure with shiny blue eyes and hair now turning gray. He ...
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'the Angel Adjutant'
... The bricks are crusted, and in a dull fashion shiny with grime; the doors,
window-frames, and railings are dark with dirt only disturbed by fresh accretions ...
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The Races --A Letter
... But the , or the coloured man of the lower class, was in his glory.
He was smart, clean, shiny, happy, according to his light. ...
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The Fallacy of the Young Nation
... and exceptional, and ingenious things " things like door-mats, and door-knockers,
and electric bells, and silk hats, and white ties, and shiny cards, and ...
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The Entry into Jerusalem.
... Its coat, too, is as glossy as a well-kept horse's""shiny black, or satiny white,
or sleek mouse colour." It was not chosen by our Lord at this time that He ...
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When Diamond Got Round the Corner of the Hay...
... The stars were very shiny over his head; but they did not give light enough to show
that the grass was green; and Diamond stood alone in the strange night ...
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The Youth of Count Zinzendorf, 1700-1722.
... His private tutor, Daniel Crisenius, was a bully, who had made his way into Franke's
school by varnishing himself with a shiny coating of piety. ...
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Going Home --A Christmas Sermon
... like the finger of death, and began to tell that dismal story of the ship at sea
in the great calm, when slimy things did crawl with legs over the shiny sea. ...
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Introduction.
... The Aristeas (together with the letter to Hypatius and the first page of the Catena)
is supplied by a much later hand on white shiny unruled parchment, the ...
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Letter cxvii. To a Mother and Daughter Living in Gaul.
... what is fair. As you walk, the very creaking of your black and shiny shoes
attracts the notice of the young men. You wear stays ...
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Shiny (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (superl.) Bright; luminous; clear; unclouded.
Multi-Version Concordance Shiny (1 Occurrence). Ezra 8:27 ...
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Thorns (56 Occurrences)
... Its spines are small and sharp, its branches soft, round and pliable, and the leaves
look like ivy, with a dark, shiny green color, making them therefore very ...
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Shion (1 Occurrence)

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Shining (115 Occurrences)

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Crown (94 Occurrences)
... Its spines are small and sharp, its branches soft, round and pliable, and the leaves
look like ivy, with a dark, shiny green color, making them therefore very ...
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