5 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

• Light and Darkness
• Word of God

• Clarity of Scripture

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 2Cor 4:4 — In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
• 2Cor 4:6 — For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
• 2Pet 1:19 — We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
• 2Tim 3:15 — And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
• 2Tim 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
• Acts 26:18 — To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith t
• Eph 5:13 — But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
• Heb 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoug
• Isa 8:20 — To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
• Isa 8:20 — To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
• Isa 35:8 — And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err ther
• John 6:63 — It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
• Lev 24:2 — Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
• Luke 1:77 — To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
• Matt 7:24 — Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
• Neh 8:12 — And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
• Prov 1:4 — To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
• Prov 1:4 — To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
• Prov 1:22 — How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
• Prov 6:23 — For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
• Prov 7:7 — And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,
• Prov 9:4 — Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
• Ps 19:7 — The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
• Ps 19:7 — The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
• Ps 19:8 — The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
• Ps 49:3 — My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
• Ps 73:17 — Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
• Ps 119:105 — Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
• Rom 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
• Rom 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.