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φωτίζω (photizo)

φωτίζω (photizo) (Greek Lexicon • G5461 • to shine, give light, to illumine, enlighten, to bring to light, make known): to shine, give light, to illumine, enlighten, to bring to light, make known. Primary meaning: to shine, give light, to illumine, enlighten, to bring to light, make known. Strong's: to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: intrans., to shine, give light (Arist., Plut., a1.): seq. ἐπί , Re 22:5 . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant —Constructed at Mount Sinai according to Exodus 25 –40, the Wilderness Tabernacle (Mishkan) and the gold-overlaid Ark of the Covenant served as the portable dwelling place of God's presence among Israel from Sinai to Shiloh and Jerusalem .

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Golden Lampstand ( Menorah ) — Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light. Table of Showbread — Gold-overlaid acacia table placed on the north side of the Holy Place , holding the twelve loaves of the Bread of the Presence (Showbread) in two rows of six before the Lord every Sabbath.

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Luke 11:36 : "If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light."; Psalms 17:29 : "For you illuminate my lamp, O Lord. My God, enlighten my darkness."; Psalms 118:27 : "God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.". Related canonical books and chapters: Isaiah 60 ( Isaiah • Chapter 60 (22 verses)), Leviticus (Old Testament • 27 Chapters), Leviticus 24 ( Leviticus • Chapter 24 (23 verses)).

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Topics, People & Places (36)

φωτίζω
photizo
G5461 Greek
to shine, give light, to illumine, enlighten, to bring to light, make known

to shine, give light, to illumine, enlighten, to bring to light, make known. Primary meaning: to shine, give light, to illumine, enlighten, to bring to light, make known. Strong's: to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten up (literally or figuratively). Lexical nuances: intrans., to shine, give light (Arist., Plut., a1.): seq. ἐπί , Re 22:5 .

אוֹר
or
H216 Hebrew
light, daylight, illumination

light, daylight, illumination. Physical light summoned at creation ('Let there be light'), spiritual revelation, purity, and divine favor ('The LORD is my light').

גָּלָה
gala
H1540 Hebrew
to uncover, reveal, disclose, go into exile

to uncover, reveal, disclose, go into exile. To strip, uncover, reveal secret mysteries (galah ozen / galah sod); also physically to go into exile, stripped of homeland.

Isaiah 60
Connected via אוֹר (or) 90% Chapter
Isaiah • Chapter 60 (22 verses)

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, ... Mentions: Midian , Jacob/Israel , Ephah , Sheba , Kedar , Nebaioth .

φῶς
phos
G5457 Greek
light

light. Primary meaning: light. Strong's: compare G5316 (φαίνω), G5346 (φημί)); luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative). Lexical nuances: light (opp. to τὸ σκότος, ἡ σκοτία ): Mt 17:2 , 5 , Jo 11:9 , 10 , II Co 4:6 ; ἡλίου , Re 22:5 ; of a lamp, Lk 8:16 11:33 , Jo 5:35 , Re 18:23 ; of a supernatural heavenly light, Ac 9:3 12:7 22:6 , 9 , 11 26:13 ; hence, ἄγγελος φωτός , II Co 11:14 ; ὁ κλήρος τ. ἁγίων ἐν τ. φ. , Col 1:12 ; of the divine glory, Re 21:24 ; by meton., of that which gives light: of fire, Mk 14:54 , Lk 22:56 (cl.; I ...

Golden Lampstand (Menorah)
Connected via Leviticus 89% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:31–40

Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.

Leviticus
Connected via Golden Lampstand (Menorah) 87% Old Testament
Old Testament • 27 Chapters

Leviticus (Old Testament, 27 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Nadab , Abihu , Uzziel . Key places: Sinai , Egypt , Canaan , Dan . Opens with: "And the Lord called unto Moses , and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,..."

Leviticus 24
Connected via Leviticus 84% Chapter
Leviticus • Chapter 24 (23 verses)

And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Command the children of Israel , that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. Without the veil of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the ev... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Dan .

Isaiah 9
Connected via אוֹר (or) 83% Chapter
Isaiah • Chapter 9 (21 verses)

Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali , and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan , in Galilee of the nations. The people that w... Mentions: Zebulun , Naphtali , Midian , David , Jacob/Israel , Jordan , Galilee , Ephraim , Samaria .

φωστήρ
phoster
G5458 Greek
a luminary, light

a luminary, light. Primary meaning: a luminary, light. Strong's: an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or (abstractly) brilliancy. Lexical nuances: a luminary, light : Phl 2:15 , Re 21:11 .†

Numbers 8
Connected via Golden Lampstand (Menorah) 80% Chapter
Numbers • Chapter 8 (26 verses)

And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Speak unto Aaron , and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick. And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the Lord commanded Moses . Mentions: Moses, Aaron, Jacob/Israel , Egypt .

John 1
Connected via φωτίζω (photizo) 79% Chapter
John • Chapter 1 (51 verses)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Joseph , Jerusalem , Jordan , Galilee , Bethsaida , Nazareth .

Table of Showbread
Connected via Leviticus 78% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:23–30

Gold-overlaid acacia table placed on the north side of the Holy Place , holding the twelve loaves of the Bread of the Presence (Showbread) in two rows of six before the Lord every Sabbath.

Golden Altar of Incense
Connected via Leviticus 78% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 30:1–10

Four-horned acacia altar overlaid with pure gold, positioned in the Holy Place directly before the Veil of the Ark of the Covenant for the burning of fragrant incense morning and evening.

1 Samuel 3
Connected via גָּלָה (gala) 77% Chapter
1 Samuel • Chapter 3 (21 verses)

And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli . And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; And ere the lamp o... Mentions: Samuel , Eli, Jacob/Israel , Dan , Shiloh .

ἔντευξις
enteuxis
G1783 Greek
a lighting upon, meeting with, conversation, a petition

a lighting upon, meeting with, conversation, a petition. Primary meaning: a lighting upon, meeting with, conversation, a petition. Strong's: an interview, i.e. (specially) supplication. Lexical nuances: a lighting upon, meeting with .

1 John 1
75% Chapter
1 John • Chapter 1 (10 verses)

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which wa... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .

Judges
74% Old Testament
Old Testament • 21 Chapters

Judges (Old Testament, 21 chapters). Key figures: Joshua , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Simeon , Hebron , Caleb . Key places: Bezek 1 , Jerusalem , Hebron , Debir 1 , Arad , Zephath . Opens with: "Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the Lord, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaan ..."

Revelation 22
Connected via φωτίζω (photizo) 74% Chapter
Revelation • Chapter 22 (21 verses)

And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every mo... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David .

Bronze Laver
Connected via Leviticus 74% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 30:17–21

Polished bronze basin and stand placed between the Bronze Altar and the Tent of Meeting, holding water for Aaron and his sons to wash their hands and feet before ministering.

חֵן
hen
H2580 Hebrew
grace, favor, charm, acceptance

grace, favor, charm, acceptance. Grace, unmerited favor, charm; finding grace in the eyes of the LORD (Noah in Genesis 6:8; Moses in Exodus 33:17).

Numbers
Connected via Golden Lampstand (Menorah) 73% Old Testament
Old Testament • 36 Chapters

Numbers (Old Testament, 36 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Reuben , Simeon , Judah . Key places: Sinai , Egypt , Ephraim , Dan , Hebron , Paran . Opens with: "And the Lord spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai , in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in th..."

John 9
73% Chapter
John • Chapter 9 (41 verses)

And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Moses , Siloam .

Matthew 25
72% Chapter
Matthew • Chapter 25 (46 verses)

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Revelation
Connected via Golden Lampstand (Menorah) 72% New Testament
New Testament • 22 Chapters

Revelation (New Testament, 22 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Jacob/Israel , David , Judah , Reuben , Gad . Key places: Asia , Patmos , Ephesus , Smyrna , Thyatira , Sardis . Opens with: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and s..."

Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant
Connected via Leviticus 72% Wiki Topic
Wiki Article • Sanctuary & Geography

Constructed at Mount Sinai according to Exodus 25 –40, the Wilderness Tabernacle ( Mishkan ) and the gold-overlaid Ark of the Covenant served as the portable dwelling place of God's presence among Israel from Sinai to Shiloh and Jerusalem .

Wiki Article • Torah & Covenant

The biblical account of Creation opens in Genesis 1:1 as God brings order, light, and life out of chaos over six days, culminating in the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

The Wisdom of Solomon • Chapter 18 (25 verses)

But for your holy ones there was great light; And the Egyptians, hearing their voice but seeing not their form, Counted it a happy thing that they too had suffered, Yet for that they do not hurt them now, though wronged by them before, they are thankful; And because they had b...

Exodus
Connected via Golden Lampstand (Menorah) 71% Old Testament
Old Testament • 40 Chapters

Exodus (Old Testament, 40 chapters). Key figures: Jacob/Israel , Reuben , Simeon , Levi , Judah , Issachar . Key places: Egypt , Dan , Pithom , Rameses , Midian , Horeb . Opens with: "Now these are the names of the children of Israel , which came into Egypt ; every man and his household came with Jacob...."

הָלַל
halal
H1984 Hebrew
to praise, boast, shine (Hallelujah)

to praise, boast, shine (Hallelujah). To shine, boast joyfully in God, praise enthusiastically; root of liturgical acclamation Halelu-Yah ('Praise the LORD!').

Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah

During Passover in Jerusalem , Yeshua instituted the New Covenant at the Last Supper, suffered crucifixion at Golgotha , and rose bodily on the third day—interpreted across the New Testament and Hebrews as the ultimate fulfillment of the Tabernacle and Day of Atonement.

שֵׁם
sem
H8034 Hebrew
name, memorial, reputation

name, memorial, reputation. Name, reputation, renown, character; especially the Name of the LORD representing His self-revelation, holy presence dwelling at the sanctuary, and locus of worship.

Lamentations
71% Old Testament
Old Testament • 5 Chapters

Lamentations (Old Testament, 5 chapters). Key figures: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Esau ( Edom ). Key places: Zion , Jerusalem , Sodom , Edom. Opens with: "How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess am..."

Leviticus 8
Connected via Leviticus 70% Chapter
Leviticus • Chapter 8 (36 verses)

And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of t... Mentions: Moses , Aaron .

Isaiah
Connected via Isaiah 60 70% Old Testament
Old Testament • 66 Chapters

Isaiah (Old Testament, 66 chapters). Key figures: Jeshaiah (Isaiah), Judah , Azariah (or Uzziah ), Jotham , Ahaz , Hezekiah . Key places: Jerusalem , Zion , Sodom , Gomorrah , Lebanon , Bashan . Opens with: "The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , kings o..."

Levitical Priesthood & High Priests
Connected via Leviticus 70% Wiki Topic
Wiki Article • Torah & Covenant

Set apart from the tribe of Levi , the priestly house of Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar ministered at the Tabernacle and Temple, while Levitical divisions led by Kohath , Gershon , and Merari —including Temple musicians Asaph , Heman , and Ethan —led Israel 's worship.

Scripture Passages (24)

If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

For you illuminate my lamp, O Lord. My God, enlighten my darkness.

God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.

For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.

By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

And I said: Perhaps darkness will overwhelm me, and the night will be my illumination, to my delight.

For I illuminate doctrine to all, like the first light. And I will announce doctrine, even to those who are far away.

And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.

And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

And all the doors and posts were square, with the windows: and light was against light in three ranks.

And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

And no force of fire prevailed to give them light, Neither were the brightest flames of the stars strong enough to illumine that gloomy night:

And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

And when this was done, a flame was kindled; but when the light from the altar shone over against it, all was consumed.

The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

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