Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Light, Father of Title of God (James 1:17) as author of every best and perfect gift. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

LIGHT DIVINE See KNOWLEDGE, RELIGION. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Light, Divine SEE KNOWLEDGE; SEE RELIGION. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

LIGHT-DARKNESS (A) LIGHT, PHYSICAL, general references to Gen 1:3; Gen 1:17; Exo 10:23; Job 36:30 (B) LIGHT, SPIRITUAL(1) Reflected from Believers Jdg 5:31; Isa 60:3; Isa 62:1; Mat 5:14; Act 13:47; Eph 5:8 Phi 2:15; 1Th 5:5 (2) General References to 2Sa 22:29; Psa 36:9; Isa 58:10; Act 26:18; 1Pe 2:9 –SEE Spiritual Dawn, LIGHT … Continue reading “LIGHT-DARKNESS”

Light, Children of A group of religious bodies, including: the Orthodox Society of Friends; the Hicksite Society of Friends, dissenters under the leadership of Elias Hicks; the Wilburite Orthodox Conservative Friends, separatists under the leadership of John Wilbur; and the Religious Society of Friends of Philadelphia who seceded from the Wilburites. The religious movement known … Continue reading “Light, Children of”

Light And Darkness Apart from the literal and ordinary uses of the words light () and darkness (, ), they are frequently employed in metaphorical senses, and especially either in express combination and contrast or with a reference to each other that is latent but implied. This figurative use of the terms is an inheritance … Continue reading “Light And Darkness”

Light (to light upon) * Notes: (1) In Mat 3:16, AV, erchomai, “to come,” is translated “lighting;” RV, “coming.” (2) In Rev 7:16, AV, pipto, “to fall,” is translated “shall … light” (RV, “shall … strike”). See STRIKE. (3) For Act 27:41, RV, see FALL, B, No. 8. Fuente: Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

LIGHT One of the most wonderful, cheering, and useful of all the works of God; called into being on the first of the six days of creation, by his voice: “Let there be light;” and there was light. No object better illustrates whatever is pure, glorious, spiritual, joyful, and beneficent. Hence the beauty and force … Continue reading “Light”

Ligature (ligatura, ligamentum, , etc.) was a kind of amulet worn by the ancient heathen, either upon their own persons or those of their animals, for the purpose of averting evil. Their use is condemned by early Christian writers (Chrysostom, Homil. adv. Jud. 8:7; Const. Apostol. 8, 32, etc.). Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and … Continue reading “Ligature”

ligamen (Latin: ligare, to bind) Signifies an existing marriage bond, and is a diriment impediment to another marriage. It is often known as the impediment of previous marriage. It endures until the death of the wife or husband has been legally attested or is morally certain. But in the case of a valid marriage dissolved … Continue reading “Ligamen”

Lifur in Norse mythology, is a dwarf formed of and living in the earth. He was slain by Thor at Baldur’s funeral, and thrown into the burning ship. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature