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NASB | Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day. [2 Sam 23:4; Matt 5:14; Phil 2:15] |
Bible Question:
I need more explanation on "Light in the darkness" Many thanks. |
Bible Answer: Dear toyeledu, "But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble." Here is what 2 sources say about this passage: 1. The Commentary Critical- "As shining light increases from twilight to noonday splendor, so the course of the just increases in purity, but that of the wicked is as thickest darkness, in which one knows not on what he stumbles." 2. The Bible Knowledge Commentary- "The path of the righteous, which is “the way of wisdom” (v. 11), is like the first rays of light in the morning, which gradually increase to the full light of noonday. With light on his path a believer can follow “straight paths” (v. 11) and “not be hampered” or “stumble” (v. 12). By contrast the way or path of the wicked (cf. v. 14) is characterized by deep darkness (’apelah, intense blackness in the middle of the night; cf. 7:9; Ex. 10:22) which causes him to stumble." I trust this will help you. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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